Cabinet Conversations at Ford's Theatre

Ford's Theatre April Virtual Programs Commemorate Lincoln Assassination

April 06, 2021

Ford's Theatre commemorates the 156th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and death on April 14 and 15, and throughout the month of April with digital programming.

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Ford's Theatre April Virtual Programs to Commemorate Lincoln Assassination

April 06, 2021

Ford’s Theatre will commemorate the 156th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and death on April 14 and 15, and throughout the month of April with digital programming.

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David Rubenstein, Gen. Mattis, Rex Tillerson and More Join Ford's Theatre's CABINET CONVERSATIONS

February 22, 2021

Ford’s Theatre Society announced confirmed speakers for upcoming livestreamed Cabinet Conversations events, live discussions with scholars, artists and other thought leaders about history, civics and the future of the arts.

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Ford's Theatre National Historic Site Temporarily Closes to the Public Due to the Pandemic

November 23, 2020

Due to rising regional and national cases related to the coronavirus pandemic, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site will temporarily close to the public starting Monday, Nov. 23. Virtual programming such as the scheduled monthly Cabinet Conversations (Dec. 17), Virtual Play Readings (Dec. 10) and distance-learning events will continue.

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Ford's Theatre and Ford's Theatre Museum to Begin Phased Re-Opening

October 09, 2020

Ford's Theatre Society and the National Park Service have announced a phased reopening schedule for Ford's Theatre and the Ford's Theatre Museum beginning Wednesday, October 14, 2020, with advance tickets required. Tickets for October 14-18 will be available online beginning October 13, 2020, at 10 a.m.

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Ford's Theatre Announces Changes to 2020-2021 Theatre Season

September 15, 2020

Forda??s Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced updates to the Forda??s Theatre 2020-2021 season, following a revaluation amid the national reckoning for racial justice and the impacts of COVID-19 on live performances.

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BWW News: Sheldon Epps Joins Ford's Theatre Society as Senior Artistic Advisor

August 18, 2020

Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced that Sheldon Epps will join the theatre's leadership team as Senior Artistic Advisor. Epps steps into the new role as the theatre reevaluates its 2020-2021 season amid the national reckoning for racial justice and the impacts of COVID-19 on live performances.

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Ford's Theatre Announces June Live Streaming Events

June 02, 2020

Ford's Theatre Society announced its summer history-based live streaming events, including the Thursday discussion series Cabinet Conversations: Creativity, History and Leadership and the Abraham Lincoln Institute Online Lincoln Symposium.

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Ford's Theatre Announces May Facebook Live Events; Distance Learning Programs

May 13, 2020

With the site closed and all onsite programming canceled until further notice, Ford's Theatre has shifted its focus online, launching:

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