Why did Dr. Charles A Leale want to attend the play that evening?

Dr. Charles A. Leale wanted to attend the play that evening to enjoy a night out and to see President Abraham Lincoln, who was a notable figure and the guest of honor. Leale, a young physician, had a keen interest in the theater and saw this as an opportunity to witness a significant cultural event. His attendance would soon turn into a pivotal moment in history, as he became one of the first responders to the assassination of Lincoln that night.