# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Bent: THE LINCOLN DEBATE - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an entertaining, fact-based look at the four years Abraham Lincoln shared a bed with a man history calls his “best friend."About this EventPalm Springs Cultural Center + The Bentpresentsas part of XOXO Palm SpringsThe Lincoln Debateby Terry RayDirected By Steve Rosenbaum“The play will blow your mind!”…CV IndependentTHE LINCOLN DEBATE garnered 7 Desert Theatre League Award Nominations including Best Comedy & Best Director with wins for Best Actor & 2 Best Supporting Actors.We are thrilled to be able to give an encore run to the original play that launched The Bent and has only been seen by Bent audiences, THE LINCOLN DEBATE. Jason Reale, who won a Best Actor award for his portrayal of Lincoln, will be back in his stove pipe hat!Join the debate and decide for yourself whether or not Abraham Lincoln might have an initial under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella that fits him as we explore the first source facts with humor and historical accuracy surrounding Lincoln’s rocky courtship with Mary Todd juxtaposed with the four years that Lincoln shared a bed with Joshua Speed, a man that history records as Lincoln’s “best friend.”"One of the most enjoyable evenings in the theatre that I'veexperienced in a long time!"...Broadwayworld - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palm-springs/the-bent-the-lincoln-debate/100001987168412214 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, comedy - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Palm Springs Cultural Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 43.15, max: 43.15, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Palm Springs - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Palm Springs Cultural Center - **lat**: 33.81996 - **long**: -116.52124500000002 - **full address**: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Bent: THE LINCOLN DEBATE - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b700e884360cb1ce364b05e9fe3c8aa4b09ee4ec0d846b6cc151852759194e07-rimg-w1200-h600-dc020304-gmir.jpg?v=1777568783 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Bent: THE LINCOLN DEBATE being held? - **A:** The Bent: THE LINCOLN DEBATE takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Bent: THE LINCOLN DEBATE? - **A:** The Bent: THE LINCOLN DEBATE is organized by Palm Springs Cultural Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Bent: THE LINCOLN DEBATE is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Palm Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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