FORD'S THEATRE 2011-2012 SEASON CONTINUES WITH "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" by Media Center

BY CHARLES DICKENSADAPTED BY MICHAEL WILSONDIRECTED BY MICHAEL BARON Edward Gero Returns to Play Ebenezer Scrooge read more

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 11:56am on October 20, 2011☆⚑

FORD'S THEATRE LINCOLN MEDAL PRESENTED TO HIS EXCELLENCY LEE KUAN YEW MINISTER MENTOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE by Media Center

Washington, D.C." The Ford's Theatre Society hosted a private reception in honor of Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the historic Ford's Theatre (511…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 10:36am on October 19, 2011☆⚑

Ford's Theatre Society Education Department Announces National Oratory Program by Media Center

Participating Oratory Fellows engage students by using great speeches to teach history, writing and leadership. read more

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 11:48am on October 13, 2011☆⚑

FORD'S THEATRE ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE LINCOLN LEGACY PROJECT by Media Center

Free Monday Night Series Features Chris Matthews, Cynthia Tucker, Gene Robinson, Author and Historian Eli Evans and Playwright Alfred Uhry, Among Others Washington DCJCC and Atlas Performing…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 11:18am on September 7, 2011☆⚑

OPEN CHILDREN AUDITIONS FOR "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" ANNOUNCED by Media Center

Children Ages Five to 13 Encouraged to Attend read more

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 12:34pm on August 24, 2011☆⚑

FORD'S THEATRE PRESENTS WASHINGTON PREMIERE OF "PARADE" by Media Center

BOOK BY ALFRED UHRYMUSIC AND LYRICS BY JASON ROBERT BROWNCO-CONCEIVED BY HAROLD PRINCEMUSICAL DIRECTION BY STEVEN LANDAUCHOREOGRAPHED BY KARMA CAMPDIRECTED BY STEPHEN RAYNE Production stars …

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 11:19am on August 18, 2011☆⚑

FORD'S THEATRE SOCIETY UNVEILS NEW LOGO DESIGN by Media Center

WASHINGTON, D.C. " The Ford's Theatre Society today unveiled a new logo design in preparation for the 2011-2012 theatre season and the February 2012 opening of the Center for Education and L…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 10:09am on August 3, 2011☆⚑

ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S OVERCOAT TO ENTER CONSERVATION STORAGE JULY 29, 2011 by Media Center

Washington, D.C."The National Park Service and Ford's Theatre Society announced that Abraham Lincoln's wool overcoat, currently on display in the Ford's Theatre lobby, will be replaced by it…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 5:45pm on July 26, 2011☆⚑

FORD'S PRESENTS "TALES OF THE LINCOLN" WITH STORYTELLER JON SPELMAN JULY 2 & 3, 2011 by Media Center

Washington, D.C." Storyteller Jon Spelman takes to the Ford's Theatre stage July 2 and 3, 2011, for a reprise of his popular one-man show Tales of the Lincoln. Explore the varied legends of …

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 10:35am on June 22, 2011☆⚑

EVENING PERFORMANCES OF "ONE DESTINY" JUNE 14-JULY 2, 2011 by Media Center

Washington, D.C."The Ford's Theatre Society offers evening performances of One Destiny by Richard Hellesen, June 14-July 2, 2011. One Destiny was commissioned by the Ford's Theatre Society t…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 10:28am on June 9, 2011☆⚑

Vice President Joe Biden to Make Remarks at Ford's Theatre Annual Gala: Sunday, June 5, 2011 by Media Center

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Julie AndrewsTo Receive Lincoln Medals Event Will Honor Lincoln's Legacy through Performance Appearances by Michael Arden, Scott Bakula, Avery Brooks, Christopher B. …

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 12:21pm on June 3, 2011☆⚑

Area Street Closures for Memorial Day Weekend by Media Center

Memorial Day weekend will take place on May 27-30, meaning street closures along the National Mall for various events. read more

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 2:24pm on May 25, 2011☆⚑

Ford's Theatre Society Presents Annual Gala on June 5, 2011 by Media Center

Ford's Theatre Society Presents Annual Gala on Sunday, June 5, 2011 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Julie Andrews To Receive Lincoln Medals Event Will Honor Lincoln's Legacy through Performance Appe…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 12:41pm on May 20, 2011☆⚑

FORD'S THEATRE CLOSURE JUNE 3-5, 2011 by Media Center

Washington, D.C."The National Park Service (NPS) and the Ford's Theatre Society (FTS) announce Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, located at 511 10th Street, N.W., will be closed to the …

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 10:21am on May 10, 2011☆⚑

FORD'S THEATRE SOCIETY ANNOUNCES LINCOLN LEGACY PROJECT by Media Center

(updated July 7, 2011) Five-year initiative to feature mainstage productions and community conversations addressing tolerance, understanding and civil rights Project Includes Washington Prem…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 12:52pm on April 26, 2011☆⚑

FORD'S PRESENTS A STAGED READING OF "EMPIRES FALL" BY ROBERT LAWSON & MARLIN FITZWATER MAY 1, 2011 by Media Center

Washington, D.C." On Sunday, May 1, at 7 p.m. the Ford's Theatre Society presents a staged reading of Empires Fall, a new play based on the diplomatic relationship of George H. W. Bush and M…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 3:19pm on April 19, 2011☆⚑

FORD'S THEATRE PRESENTS D.C.-AREA MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLERS IN AN EVENING OF HISTORIC AND ORIGINAL SPEECHES ON MAY 24, 2011 by Media Center

Washington, D.C." Students from Oyster-Adams Bilingual School in Adams Morgan, Howard Road Academy in historic Anacostia and Central High School in Capitol Heights, Maryland take to the Ford…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 4:02pm on April 13, 2011☆⚑

STREET CLOSURES FOR THE NATIONAL MARATHON SATURDAY, MARCH 26 by Media Center

The following street closures will severely limit travel to and from Penn Quarter during certain times of the morning on Saturday, March 26. read more

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 10:34am on March 25, 2011☆⚑

IMPACT OF POTENTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ON FORD'S THEATRE PROGRAMMING by Media Center

UPDATE: The Ford's Theatre Society regrets the distribution of misinformation provided us earlier today regarding the effect of a potential government shutdown. We have since received new in…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 5:23pm on March 22, 2011☆⚑

FORD'S THEATRE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE WILL BE CLOSED ON SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2011 by Media Center

Ford's Theatre will be closed to the public on Sunday, April 10, to host the premiere of The Conspirator, a new film directed by Robert Redford about Mary Surratt. The historic site will reo…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 5:21pm on March 22, 2011☆⚑

NEW ACOUSTIGUIDE AUDIO TOURS AND PERFORMANCES OF "ONE DESTINY" by Media Center

WASHINGTON, D.C. " The Ford's Theatre Society announced that visitors may now enhance their experience at the historic site by renting an Acoustiguide Audio Tour featuring stories, character…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 2:45pm on March 9, 2011☆⚑

HISTORY ON FOOT WALKING TOURS RETURN FOR SPRING AND SUMMER 2011 by Media Center

Tours Offered March through August 2011 read more

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 5:19pm on February 24, 2011☆⚑

FORD'S THEATRE PRESENTS WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL "LIBERTY SMITH" MARCH 23-May 21, 2011 by Media Center

LIBERTY SMITHMUSIC BY MICHAEL WEINER; LYRICS BY ADAM ABRAHAMBOOK BY MARC MADNICK, ERIC R. COHEN AND ADAM ABRAHAMBASED ON AN ORIGINAL STORY BY MARC MADNICK AND ERIC R. COHENCHOREOGRAPHED BY D…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 6:59pm on February 22, 2011☆⚑

President's Day Weekend Metro Delays: No Train Service Between Metro Center and L'Enfant by Media Center

Metrorail will conduct significant safety and reliability work on the Blue, Orange and Red rail lines to comply with National Transportation Safety Board recommendations during the President…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 10:35am on February 4, 2011☆⚑

ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S OVERCOAT RETURNS TO FORD'S THEATRE FEBRUARY 9, 2011 by Media Center

Washington, D.C."The National Park Service and Ford's Theatre Society announced that Abraham Lincoln's wool overcoat, worn to Ford's Theatre the night of his assassination, will return to it…

SOURCE: Ford’s Theatre at 10:58am on January 18, 2011☆⚑