General George McClellan
"Those hounds in Washington are after me again!"
One of the most controversial generals of the war, the flamboyantly theatrical
leader called "Little
Mac" by his soldiers was more popular in the North than Lincoln. Their
troubled relationship came to a head when McClellan challenged Lincoln in
the 1864
presidential election.
After taking command
" My dearest Ellen: I find myself in a new and strange position here—by some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land. Pray for me, darling, that I may be able to accomplish my task—the greatest, perhaps, that any poor, weak mortal ever had to do."
about lincoln's emancipation proclamation
"My advisors are of the opinion that it is my duty to submit to the president’s proclamation.... I presume they are right."
After being dismissed from command
"To the Army of the Potomac, and bless the day when I shall return to it! Stand by General Burnside as you have stood by me, and all will be well."
The 26 songs in Reunion—all from the Civil War or earlier—tell the human stories of the struggle within the North for the soul of the war.
All have new arrangements by musical supervisor Michael O'Flaherty. Many of the songs are rarely heard and will be new to most ears. Those that are more familiar have been given unique treatments. And a couple of songs written in the South are included, because they were as popular in the North as they were in the South.
Full Reviews & Feature Articles
Links to complete copies of the many reviews and press features written about REUNION.
Highlights
One-page flyer with excerpts from the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, PBS, and many more reviews of past productions.
More about events in REUNION
REUNION is now licensed for performance by Samuel French, Inc. and is about to go to press. Click here to learn more.
The Meadow Brook Theatre, Michigan's largest professional theatre, has announced REUNION for its 2010-2011 season, opening February 9, 2011. Visit the Meadow Brook.
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