Photo of the company of "Ragtime" by Carol Rosegg.

Current & Upcoming

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 The Heavens Are Hung in Black and Necessary Sacrifices, Ford’s Theatre is making its mark on American theatre.

Current Season

Our season features an American classic, a holiday tradition, a historical drama and a blockbuster musical. January 2018 also marks the 50th anniversary of Ford's reopening as a working theatre.

Performances

March 9-May 12, 2018

The Wiz

In this Tony-winning musical, journey through Oz with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion on their quest to meet the Wiz.

Performances

September 22-October 22, 2017

Death of a Salesman

Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic challenges us to consider what it means to succeed and the cost of chasing the American Dream.

Performances

November 16-December 31, 2017

A Christmas Carol

Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption.

Performances

January 19-February 8, 2018

Jefferson’s Garden

In this sweeping drama set during the American Revolution, playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker explores the contradictions between our founding fathers’ ideals and the realities of freedom in America.

UPCOMING SEASON

Our season features a 1940s comedy, a holiday tradition, a classic American drama and a musical fairy tale with a twist.

Performances

September 21-October 21, 2018

Born Yesterday

In this sharp-edged satire, opportunistic tycoon Harry Brock arrives in Washington with his naive girlfriend Billie Dawn to game the political system. With the help of an idealistic reporter, Billie wisens up and fights back to end the corruption.

Performances

November 15-December 30, 2018

A Christmas Carol

Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption.

Performances

January 18 to February 17, 2019

Twelve Angry Men

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.

Performances

March 8-May 22, 2019

Into the Woods

In Stephen Sondheim’s imaginative, darkly comical remix of the beloved Grimm 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 Riding Hood, Jack and his beanstalk, a cautious Cinderella, a sequestered Rapunzel and a couple of lovelorn princes.

Other Offerings

In addition to live theatre, we offer walking tours, guided tours and much more.

Daily Schedule Varies

Historic Site Visit

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.

Guided Tours

Take an intimate, guided tour of the historic Ford’s Theatre. Explore the events surrounding President Lincoln’s assassination.

MID MARCH - EARLY JULY

One Destiny

In this one-act play, learn about Lincoln’s assassination from two men who were there.

MARCH-OCTOBER

Investigation: Detective McDevitt

Join Detective James McDevitt on a walking tour as he investigates the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy and the events of April 14 and 15, 1865.

Educational Impact

Students at Ford’s Theatre

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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