Since reopening in 1968, Ford's Theatre has remained a working theatre that presents performances that entertain, inspire empathy and share insights into historical events and individuals like Lincoln himself. See more about the history we showcase on our stage.

On April 14 and 15, 2015, the streets of Washington, D.C., were filled with thousands of people paying tribute to Abraham Lincoln and his legacy. Learn all about our 36 hours of continuous programming on the Ford’s campus that marked the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's assassination and death.

Playwright Richard Hellesen, co-adapter of Freedom’s Song: Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, recently sat down with us to discuss what it was like to develop a new script for the Frank Wildhorn, Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy musical. 

In this video trailer, catch a glimpse of why critics are calling Freedom’s Song: Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War “visually stunning” (Theatre Bloom) with an “exuberant cast” (Washington Post).     Performances run through May 20, 2015.

Ford’s Theatre is excited to begin its 2014-2015 season. The season will include main stage productions of Driving Miss Daisy, the return of Edward Gero as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, the world premiere of The Widow Lincoln by James Still, and the new musical Freedom’s Song: Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. 

Spring 2015 will mark 150 years since Lincoln’s assassination at Ford’s Theatre and the end of the Civil War. Our programming team has tailored the upcoming Ford’s Theatre season’s spring stage productions and special exhibition to focus on the Ford’s 150: Remembering the Lincoln Assassination.