August Wilson's Fences
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.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Our theatre season includes a classic American drama, a holiday classic, an inspiring new play and a beloved musical comedy.
A Christmas Carol
November 21, 2019-January 1, 2020
PERFORMANCES
Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption.
Silent Sky
January 24-February 23, 2020
PERFORMANCES
A decade before women gained the right to vote, Henrietta Leavitt and her fellow women “computers” transformed the science of astronomy. This inspiring drama explores the determination, passion and sacrifice of the women who redefined our understanding of the cosmos.
Guys and Dolls
March 13-May 20, 2020
PERFORMANCES
In this beloved 1950s musical comedy, dice-slinging gamblers, pious missionaries and glamorous show girls come together for a light-hearted romp through New York.
Other Offerings
In addition to live theatre, we offer walking tours, guided tours and much more.
Historic Site Visit
Daily Schedule Varies
A visit to the Ford's Theatre Campus traces the story of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, assassination and legacy.
Guided Tours
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.
One Destiny
MID MARCH - EARLY JULY
In this one-act play, learn about Lincoln’s assassination from two men who were there.
Investigation: Detective McDevitt
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.
“My students have learned how to look inward and reflect on what they see on stage.”LaMar Bagley, Ed.D., The SEED School
Photo of by Gary Erskine.
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