Born Yesterday’s history-making, sold-out Broadway run began in 1946. The show played for nearly four years and for a total of 1,642 performances. Learn more about the history of this groundbreaking play in advance of the new Ford's Theatre production this fall.
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An Interview with Ford's Theatre Director of Artistic Programming: José Carrasquillo
This summer we welcomed a new Director of Artistic Programming, José Carrasquillo. We sat down with José to talk about his career, his goals for Ford’s and more!
Big Dresses and Wilder Crowds: Theatregoing in Lincoln’s Time
Fashion and audience manners have changed quite a bit since the Ford’s Theatre of Lincoln’s time. Discover what’s different.
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.
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.
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.
Digitizing Photos: Highlights from the Ford’s Theatre Production Archives, Part 1
Take a look at our findings from our process of digitizing our Ford's Theatre stage production image archive.
Afrofuturism and "The Wiz"
From Black Panther to The Wiz to Beyoncé, Afrofuturism is all around us! In this blog, you’ll learn about the history of Afrofuturism movement, and why it matters to art, music, theater and fashion.
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