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Seven Ways Historic Ford's Theatre Brings Abraham Lincoln's Legacy to Life
You may be familiar with costumed interpreters at historic sites. Or perhaps you have seen reenactors at Gettysburg or other Civil War battlefields. But only at Ford’s Theatre can you see history come to life through fully staged theatre productions.
Fifty Years of Ford’s Theatre: 1968 Neighborhood Riots and Renewal
Did you know that Ford's Theatre reopened as a working theatre just three months prior to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? Discover what the reaction to King's assassination meant for the immediate neighborhood around Ford's Theatre and D.C. as a whole.
TimeLooper: Using Virtual Reality to Explore the History of the Petersen House
Learn how Ford's is integrating Virtual Reality into our visitor's experience and how you can try it from home or on site!
American Dance Machine: From 1978 World Premiere to Today
Learn about the history of the theatrical phenomenon The American Dance Machine, see photos from the 1978 world premiere at Ford’s Theatre and discover how the show lives on.
The Wiz: Universal Story and Cultural Masterpiece
In this discussion with National Museum of African American History and Culture Curator Dr. Dwandalyn Reece, we learn the importance of strong female characters like Dorothy, and how her story, reimagined in The Wiz, is a beautiful example of the African-American experience.
Meet the Dogs of The Wiz: Charlie and Rusty
In this exclusive interview, Charlie and Rusty (the pups playing Toto in The Wiz) reveal their favorite D.C. hot spots, their dream roles and how they got started in show-biz.
4 Ford’s Theatre Programs that Aren’t Just for Kids… or for Washingtonians!
Don’t live in D.C.? Not a student? Never fear, Ford’s Theatre programming is accessible to those near and far! Learn about four of our virtual programs that bring history to life via an internet connection.
Instagram Photos: Meet our Ford's Theatre “The Wiz” Cast
Go backstage with the cast and crew of The Wiz (even Toto!) with these recent Instagram photo highlights.
Prototyping Historical Figure Cards at Ford's Theatre: Sprint 2, Round 2
In our latest prototyping sprint on the Ford’s campus we tested out a concept Ford’s has long-considered: character cards representing historical figures whose stories patrons follow through the exhibit. While the cards were highly successful in terms of engagement, the D.R.A.F.T. team continues to debate what counts as success and whether these cards achieved it.
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