November 20, 2025 – December 31, 2025
A Christmas Carol – 2025
Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption.
What’s Happening
We honor Lincoln’s love of the performing arts by producing theatre that captivates and entertains.
Experience a live performance in a historic theatre like no other. Join us for an American musical, a classic play, a history-based drama or a dynamic world premiere.
Since its reopening in 1968, Ford’s Theatre has produced plays and musicals celebrating the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and exploring the American experience. With commissions like The Guard and Lincoln-based premieres such as The Heavens Are Hung in Black and Necessary Sacrifices, Ford’s Theatre is making its mark on American theatre.
Up Next
Upcoming Programs and Events
Reading American Life Narratives: First Ladies
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Join us for a three-hour community workshop to explore unique insights into American history through life narratives of First Ladies.
Civil War Washington Forts: An Interpretive Hike of Civil War Defenses of Washington
Saturday, November 8, 2025
When the Civil War broke out, Washington, D.C. was surrounded by slave-holding states and confederate sympathizers. In the summer of 1861, 68 forts were hastily built to defend this city.
From Quill to Curtain: Crafting Plays Inspired by History
January 17, 31 and February 14, 2026
Join us for a three-part community playwriting workshop series where writers of all levels are invited to explore the art of building a narrative centered on a historical figure or event.
Ongoing Events
History on Foot Walking Tour
A walking tour that brings history to life! Join Detective McDevitt as he revisits the sites and reexamines the clues from the investigation into the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy.
One Destiny: On Demand
Ford’s Theatre presents One Destiny: On Demand – a play that explores the fateful night of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination told from the perspectives of Ford’s Theatre owner Harry Ford and actor Harry Hawk.
Free and Discounted Tickets
We are committed to providing affordable ways for you to experience live performances at Ford’s Theatre. We offer discounted and free tickets throughout the season.We are committed to providing affordable ways for you to experience live performances at Ford’s Theatre. We offer discounted and free tickets throughout the season.
Gift Certificates
Treat friends and loved ones to a night out at the theatre. Or give them a chance to explore the history of Ford’s and Lincoln’s legacy.