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.
Edward Albee
Aaron Posner
One of Ford’s Theatre’s finest hours!
February 3 at 6 p.m.
Patrons younger than 35 can purchase discounted tickets and enjoy a complimentary glass of beer or wine before the show. Hang out with like-minded young arts fans, meet new people and see Ford’s Theatre in a brand new light. Tickets may be purchased in advance. Use promo code UNDER35. You must show ID at the Box Office once arriving at the theatre. Limit of six per person.
February 13 at 7 p.m. at the The Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Ford’s Theatre and Mosaic Theatre Company present a free staged reading and post-reading discussion of "The Death of Bessie Smith." Playwright Edward Albee explores the intersection of Jim Crow laws and the death of music legend Bessie Smith, seen through the lens of a segregated Memphis hospital in September 1937. Directed by Jennifer L. Nelson. The Hill Center is located at 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington D.C.
February 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Meet the artists! After the performance, join us to talk theatre with fellow audience members as well as members of the cast. A cash bar will be available.
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"One of Ford’s Theatre’s finest hours! Washington audiences are getting as good as this toxically funny masterwork gives."
"Five stars! Powerful cast! Scathingly funny!"
"A potent, memorable concoction! A fast and furious battle of emotional, psychological and verbal poetry."
"Masterful production!"
"Stunning! Gut punching, razor sharp and pitch black hilarious!"
"These actors are magnetic! Jam-packed with hilarity and devastation."
"Holly Twyford's portrayal of Martha is undoubtedly one of the best stage performances you are liable to see in D.C. this year."
