During the government shutdown, the Aftermath Exhibits in the Center for Education and Leadership will be open for daytime visitation. The historic site (theatre, museum, Petersen House) will be closed for daytime visitation. Performances of "Twelve Angry Men" will go on as scheduled.
Our upcoming performances include two classic American dramas and a musical fairy tale with a twist.
January 18 to February 17, 2019
Performances
Behind closed doors, tensions run high as a lone juror argues the innocence of a teenager accused of murder. In this provocatively resonant American drama, 12 jurors from all strata of society revisit the evidence, debate the issue of reasonable doubt and confront each other's personal biases.
March 8-May 22, 2019
Performances
In Stephen Sondheim’s darkly comical remix of beloved fairy tales, a baker and his wife set out to reverse a witch's curse in hopes of having a child of their own. The couple’s quest takes them into the woods, where they encounter Little Red Ridinghood, Jack and his beanstalk, a cautious Cinderella, a sequestered Rapunzel and a couple of lovelorn princes.
September 27-October 27, 2019
Performances
Part of August Wilson’s 10-play Century Cycle, Fences depicts the life of Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star now scraping by as a sanitation worker in 1950s Pittsburgh.
In addition to live theatre, we offer walking tours, guided tours and much more.
Daily Schedule Varies
A visit to the Ford's Theatre Campus traces the story of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, assassination and legacy.
SELECT SUNDAYS AT 5:00 P.M.
Take an intimate, guided tour of the historic Ford’s Theatre. Explore the events surrounding President Lincoln’s assassination.
MID MARCH - EARLY JULY
In this one-act play, learn about Lincoln’s assassination from two men who were there.
MARCH-OCTOBER
Join Detective James McDevitt on a walking tour as he investigates the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy and the events of April 14 and 15, 1865.
Last year, Ford’s Theatre Society provided free tickets to more than 1,500 local students and welcomed nearly 5,000 students from the D.C. area to come see a performance on our historic stage. Donate today to help us continue to provide free theatre to more students.
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