The Ford’s Theatre campus will be closed on May 21 and June 3, 2012.
The campus includes the museum, theatre, Petersen House and Center for Education and Leadership.

Performances & Events

Photo of Ford's Theatre by Maxwell MacKenzie

Event Calendar
See calendar of upcoming performances and events at Ford’s Theatre.

2011-2012 Theatre Season
Our 2011-2012 season includes the Tony Award-winning musical Parade, A Christmas Carol, a world premiere of Necessary Sacrifices and the classic musical 1776.

2012-2013 Theatre Season
Enjoy the D.C. premiere of Fly, the holiday classic A Christmas Carol, the 75th-anniversary of Our Town and the classic musical Hello, Dolly!

History on Foot
Take a walking tour of downtown Washington led by an actor dressed as a Civil War character.

Daytime Programming
During the day, experience live historic interpretations by professional actors and National Park Service Rangers.

Special Events
Enjoy a special event with our artists or an author reading by a renowned Lincoln scholar.

Lincoln Legacy Project
Take part in a five-year effort to create dialogue in our nation’s capital around the issues of tolerance, equality and acceptance. The project features theatre productions, town-hall-style meetings, scholar talkbacks, in-depth student workshops and staged readings.

Civil War 150
Learn more about the programming Ford’s Theatre has planned to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.

Box Office
Contact the Box Office for information on purchasing tickets and to learn about performances.

Photo of Ford's Theatre by Maxwell MacKenzie.