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.
Review: 'The Wiz' Revival Punctuates Possibilities, Power of Family Love
Recently, the Washington Informer's Kevin McNeir attended our production of The Wiz. In his review, he shares his personal history with the show, and why he feels the production continues to inspire audiences.
Celebrating "The Wiz": How the Showstopping Musical Came to Be
The Wiz first premiered on stage 43 years ago! Challenging Broadway norms, The Wiz was one of the first production with a majority African-American creative team and an all-African American cast. Learn more about the musical's history in the following post.
Acclaimed Theatre Director Kent Gash Explains the Cultural Significance of "The Wiz"
"Isn’t it always a good time to remember that our world and our life can be and in fact should be, 'A world full of love, like yours, like mine, like home?' How different might the world be if we remember that?" Hear more from "The Wiz" director Kent Gash.
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