March 13, 2026 – May 16, 2026
1776
This popular American musical is an insightful, vibrant and humorous take on our founding fathers’ determination to do the right thing for their fledgling nation.
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
The Annual Abraham Lincoln Institute Symposium
Saturday, March 21, 2026
The Abraham Lincoln Institute and Ford’s Theatre Society present a free symposium focused on the life, career and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.
History Talks: Inside the Petersen House
April 14, 2026
Step across the street from Ford’s Theatre and into one of the most poignant moments in American history. After Abraham Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865, soldiers carried the wounded president to the Petersen House, where he died the next morning.
Cabinet Conversations: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
April 22, 2025
The story of America’s founding remains one of contention, evolution, and aspiration. What do these documents reveal about the elasticity of our democracy, and what “unfinished work,” as Lincoln described, remains for us today?
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.