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On Presidents Day, Joe Wiegand, a world premiere Theodore Roosevelt reprisor, brings his inspiring portrayal of the 26th President of the United States onstage at The Madison in central Phoenix.

Did you know? Born in New York City on Oct. 27, 1858, Theodore Roosevelt graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University and was elected the youngest member of the New York General Assembly. He became a cattle rancher in the Dakota Territory and ran unsuccessfully for the New York Mayorship. He served as the United States Civil Service Commissioner, President of the Police Commission of New York City, Assistant Secretary of the United States Navy, Colonel of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, Governor of New York, Vice-President and President of the United States, all by the age of 42.