Stephen F. Schmidt
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THE AMERICAN FIVE WORLD PREMIERE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL & More Set For Ford's 2025-2026 Season (Apr 9, 2025)
Interview: Theatre Life with Erin Driscoll And Christian "CJ" Gardiner (Nov 19, 2024)
MISTER LINCOLN, SISTER ACT & More Set for Ford's Theatre Society 2024-2025 Season (May 21, 2024)
THE AMERICAN FIVE WORLD PREMIERE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL & More Set For Ford's 2025-2026 Season (Apr 9, 2025)
Interview: Theatre Life with Erin Driscoll And Christian "CJ" Gardiner (Nov 19, 2024)
MISTER LINCOLN, SISTER ACT & More Set for Ford's Theatre Society 2024-2025 Season (May 21, 2024)
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical
Stephen F. SchmidtUrinetown
Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Stephen F. SchmidtRoald Dahl's Willy Wonka
Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Stephen F. SchmidtIt's a Wonderful Life
Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Stephen F. SchmidtThe Rocky Horror Picture Show
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STAGE TUBE: Get in the Holiday Spirit with a Sneak Peek at A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Ford's Theatre
by Stage Tube - 2016-12-02 11:39:26
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THE AMERICAN FIVE WORLD PREMIERE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL & More Set For Ford's 2025-2026 Season
by Joshua Wright - Apr 9, 2025
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced the Ford's Theatre 2025-2026 season, featuring the world premiere of Chess Jakobs's The American Five, from The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions, directed by Aaron Posner; the beloved holiday musical of A Christmas Carol with Craig Wallace reprising the role of Ebenezer Scrooge; and in commemoration of our nation's 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the musical 1776, directed and choreographed by Luis Salgado.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 9, 2025
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced the Ford's Theatre 2025-2026 season, featuring the world premiere of Chess Jakobs's The American Five, from The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions, directed by Aaron Posner; the beloved holiday musical of A Christmas Carol with Craig Wallace reprising the role of Ebenezer Scrooge; and in commemoration of our nation's 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the musical 1776, directed and choreographed by Luis Salgado.
Interview: Theatre Life with Erin Driscoll And Christian "CJ" Gardiner
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 19, 2024
As the holiday season gets ready to kick into full force, Ford’s Theatre once again will be presenting their always excellent production of A Christmas Carol. This year’s production runs from November 21st to December 31st.
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 19, 2024
As the holiday season gets ready to kick into full force, Ford’s Theatre once again will be presenting their always excellent production of A Christmas Carol. This year’s production runs from November 21st to December 31st.
MISTER LINCOLN, SISTER ACT & More Set for Ford's Theatre Society 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024
Ford’s Theatre Society reveals its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring a diverse range of productions and events. Discover the upcoming shows and special performances at this historic Washington, D.C. venue.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024
Ford’s Theatre Society reveals its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring a diverse range of productions and events. Discover the upcoming shows and special performances at this historic Washington, D.C. venue.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS at Ford's Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Nov 25, 2023
Michael Wilson’s adaptation of “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas,” first staged in Houston but run for many years at Hartford Stage (where it has returned this season), has been a mainstay at the historic Fords since 2004.
by Roger Catlin - Nov 25, 2023
Michael Wilson’s adaptation of “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas,” first staged in Houston but run for many years at Hartford Stage (where it has returned this season), has been a mainstay at the historic Fords since 2004.
Craig Wallace to Return As Ebenezer Scrooge In Ford's Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023
Craig Wallace will return as Ebenezer Scrooge in Ford’s Theatre production of 'A Christmas Carol'. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023
Craig Wallace will return as Ebenezer Scrooge in Ford’s Theatre production of 'A Christmas Carol'. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!
A World Premiere by Pearl Cleage & More Set for Ford's Theatre Society 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2023
The Ford’s Theatre has announced its 2023-2024 season, featuring the world premiere of Pearl Cleage’s Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard, directed by Seema Sueko and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2023
The Ford’s Theatre has announced its 2023-2024 season, featuring the world premiere of Pearl Cleage’s Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard, directed by Seema Sueko and more.
Review: ONE DESTINY at Ford's Theatre
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 6, 2023
There are several things I can always depend on at this time of year in DC. The cherry blossoms blooming, me having to give lost people directions to the zoo when they are standing in front of a sign that says “Zoo, this way”, and for theatre lovers, DC’s best kept secret One Destiny at Ford’s Theatre.
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 6, 2023
There are several things I can always depend on at this time of year in DC. The cherry blossoms blooming, me having to give lost people directions to the zoo when they are standing in front of a sign that says “Zoo, this way”, and for theatre lovers, DC’s best kept secret One Destiny at Ford’s Theatre.
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Ford's Theatre Collects Over $47,000 On Behalf Of For Love Of Children
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 28, 2022
Ford’s Theatre Society announced that audiences, cast, crew and staff raised $47,268.36 on behalf of For Love of Children during performances of this season’s production of A Christmas Carol. Since 2009, Ford’s has raised more than $950,000 for Washington-area charities, aiding thousands within the D.C. area in the spirit of giving and charity expressed in Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 28, 2022
Ford’s Theatre Society announced that audiences, cast, crew and staff raised $47,268.36 on behalf of For Love of Children during performances of this season’s production of A Christmas Carol. Since 2009, Ford’s has raised more than $950,000 for Washington-area charities, aiding thousands within the D.C. area in the spirit of giving and charity expressed in Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.
Craig Wallace to Reprise the Role of Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Ford's Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2022
Acclaimed Washington actor Craig Wallace will return to Ford’s Theatre to reprise the role of Ebenezer Scrooge for the company’s holiday production of A Christmas Carol. Performances of the classic Charles Dickens story begin November 18, 2022 and continue for a six-week engagement through December 31, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2022
Acclaimed Washington actor Craig Wallace will return to Ford’s Theatre to reprise the role of Ebenezer Scrooge for the company’s holiday production of A Christmas Carol. Performances of the classic Charles Dickens story begin November 18, 2022 and continue for a six-week engagement through December 31, 2022.
BWW Feature: ONE DESTINY at Ford's Theatre continues to educate as well as entertain. Some thoughts from a fan.
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 9, 2022
Over the years, theatre has gotten away from telling stories simply. Sometimes you need nothing more than a trunk with some props inside, two great actors, a good script, and arguably the most famous theatrical venue in the U.S. to perform the show in.
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 9, 2022
Over the years, theatre has gotten away from telling stories simply. Sometimes you need nothing more than a trunk with some props inside, two great actors, a good script, and arguably the most famous theatrical venue in the U.S. to perform the show in.
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Perisphere Theater's TIME IS ON OUR SIDE Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Photos/Video: First Look at A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Ford's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2021
Acclaimed Washington actor Craig Wallace reprises the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in a newly reimagined stage production of A Christmas Carol, with script based on the popular 2020 radio play adaption by Michael Wilson.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2021
Acclaimed Washington actor Craig Wallace reprises the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in a newly reimagined stage production of A Christmas Carol, with script based on the popular 2020 radio play adaption by Michael Wilson.
BWW Feature: Ford's Theatre Brings DC's Theatrical Rite of Spring ONE DESTINY Off the Stage and Into Your Homes
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 16, 2021
As the pandemic wears on I have been thinking about what I am going to miss as spring approaches. Certain things such as being able to view the cherry blossoms in person, giving directions to the National Zoo as a lost tourist stands in front of a sign saying “Zoo this way” are just two examples.
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 16, 2021
As the pandemic wears on I have been thinking about what I am going to miss as spring approaches. Certain things such as being able to view the cherry blossoms in person, giving directions to the National Zoo as a lost tourist stands in front of a sign saying “Zoo this way” are just two examples.
Ford's Theatre Society Announces the Release of ONE DESTINY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2021
Ford’s Theatre Society announced release of its free, on-demand video version of the popular stage play One Destiny by Richard Hellesen, directed by Mark Ramont. One Destiny On Demand is now available for streaming Feb. 8-June 13, 2021.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2021
Ford’s Theatre Society announced release of its free, on-demand video version of the popular stage play One Destiny by Richard Hellesen, directed by Mark Ramont. One Destiny On Demand is now available for streaming Feb. 8-June 13, 2021.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL - THE RADIO PLAY at Ford's Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Dec 20, 2020
Craig Wallace returns for his fifth season as Ebenezer Scrooge in a production that's a tour de force in sound design.
by Roger Catlin - Dec 20, 2020
Craig Wallace returns for his fifth season as Ebenezer Scrooge in a production that's a tour de force in sound design.
Ford's Theatre, In Partnership With WAMU 88.5 FM, Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE RADIO PLAY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2020
In time for the holiday season and in partnership with WAMU 88.5 FM, Washington, D.C.'s NPR news station, Ford's Theatre presents a one-hour radio play adaptation of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, featuring acclaimed Washington actor Craig Wallace as Ebenezer Scrooge. WAMU 88.5 FM will broadcast the play on December 25, 2020, at noon ET.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2020
In time for the holiday season and in partnership with WAMU 88.5 FM, Washington, D.C.'s NPR news station, Ford's Theatre presents a one-hour radio play adaptation of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, featuring acclaimed Washington actor Craig Wallace as Ebenezer Scrooge. WAMU 88.5 FM will broadcast the play on December 25, 2020, at noon ET.
BWW Feature: When Resilience May Not be Enough
by Lora Strum - Jun 29, 2020
When past government shutdowns forced Ford's Theatre to close its doors, its artists grew resilient in the uncertainty. Today, shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, that resilience may not be enough.
by Lora Strum - Jun 29, 2020
When past government shutdowns forced Ford's Theatre to close its doors, its artists grew resilient in the uncertainty. Today, shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, that resilience may not be enough.
Ford's Theatre Has Announced Casting for GUYS AND DOLLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2020
Ford's Theatre Society announced full casting and design team for Guys and Dolls, directed by Peter Flynn. The production features Maria Egler as Miss Adelaide, Joe Mallon as Nathan Detroit, Bueka Uwemedimo as Sky Masterson and Karen Vincent as Sarah Brown. The musical features showstoppers 'Luck be a Lady,' 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat,' 'Take Back Your Mink' and more, and plays March 13 to May 20, 2020, at historic Ford's Theatre. The production is recommended for ages 10 and older.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2020
Ford's Theatre Society announced full casting and design team for Guys and Dolls, directed by Peter Flynn. The production features Maria Egler as Miss Adelaide, Joe Mallon as Nathan Detroit, Bueka Uwemedimo as Sky Masterson and Karen Vincent as Sarah Brown. The musical features showstoppers 'Luck be a Lady,' 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat,' 'Take Back Your Mink' and more, and plays March 13 to May 20, 2020, at historic Ford's Theatre. The production is recommended for ages 10 and older.
Craig Wallace Returns to Lead Ford Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Julie Musbach - Oct 28, 2019
Ford's Theatre announces that acclaimed Washington actor Craig Wallace will return to Ford's to reprise the role of Ebenezer Scrooge for the company's holiday production of A Christmas Carol.
by Julie Musbach - Oct 28, 2019
Ford's Theatre announces that acclaimed Washington actor Craig Wallace will return to Ford's to reprise the role of Ebenezer Scrooge for the company's holiday production of A Christmas Carol.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Stephen F. Schmidt been nominated for?
Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Urinetown, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for It's a Wonderful Life and Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
What awards has Stephen F. Schmidt won?
Stephen F. Schmidt won the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Resident Musical award at the Helen Hayes Awards for his performance in Urinetown.
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