An original comedy musical about Alice and Eleanor Roosevelt at Harvard – the musical brings to light the Roosevelt women’s emotional truths, covers their rise to political and social influence, and recognizes the power that they wielded.
Come see White House Princess, an original musical about Teddy Roosevelt’s daughter, Alice, written and composed by Harvard College seniors Maureen Clare and Charlotte Daniels!
White House Princess follows Alice Roosevelt and her cousin, Eleanor, as they navigate womanhood, queer love, family dynamics, and structures of power in a 20th century society while attempting to live and love on their own terms. Based on hundreds of primary sources – letters, diary entries, photos, interviews, and newspaper headlines – the musical brings to light the Roosevelt women’s emotional truths, covers their rise to political and social influence, and recognizes the power that they wielded.
Theodore Roosevelt can do one of two things: He can be the president of the United States, or he can control his daughter Alice. While he’s busy trust-busting in the Oval Office, the American Princess is smoking on the roof of the White House, betting on fights in the city, crashing cars into streetlamps, and being the life of every party – much to the chagrin of her prudish cousin Eleanor Roosevelt (yes, that Eleanor). But when Alice’s fame leads her to DC playboy Nick Longworth, a controversial campaign, and an opportunity to make her political voice heard, will her reputation withstand it? Or is the White House Princess trapped in a gilded cage?
Tickets are $15 each and $10 for students/seniors/HUID holders. There is a $2 fee to purchase tickets online and no fee to purchase tickets at the Harvard Box Office at the Smith Campus Center. Tickets can also be purchased at the show 30 minutes prior to the performance.
Additional time info:
Saturday at 2:00pm: Nerd Day - Stay after the matinee for a talkback! The show creators will discuss writing about female historical figures with Harvard President Emerita Drew Faust.
Saturday at 7:30pm: Nerd Night - Following the show, take a look at the Alice Roosevelt exhibit in the Horner Room with the White House Princess team!
Archival materials from Harvard’s Houghton Library Roosevelt Collection were foundational to the development of White House Princess. A selection of the archival materials will be on display in the Horner Room of the Agassiz Theatre. Ticket holders can explore the collection before and after the show.
2023/10/26 - 2023/10/29
Agassiz Theater
5 James Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
There is an accessible entrance via the ramps to the left and right of the building. Both sides of the building have ramps to the courtyard and out to the street. Inside of the building, there is an elevator located on the first floor. The theater is on the second floor.