Mark Ramont News

The DC area is full of spring splendor with so many gorgeous trees and azaleas in full bloom, and our local theatres are filled with new colorful productions. So come visit the Nation's Capital and bask in the city's beauty and the power and joy of our local theatres.

In anticipation of the February 2012 Grand Opening of the new Ford's Theatre Center for Education and Leadership, the Ford's Theatre Society announces the Lincoln Legacy Project; a five-year effort to create a dialogue in our nation's capital around the issues of tolerance, equality and acceptance.

Ford's Theatre Society and the National Park Service are discussing the ramifications of a potential federal government shutdown.

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 voices, sound effects and historic photos. Acoustiguides are available in adult and youth (age 8-12) versions and may be reserved through Ticketmaster when purchasing advance timed-entry tickets. Additionally, daytime performances of the one-act play 'One Destiny' by Richard Hellesen will resume April 4-May 21. Ford's Theatre presents evening performances of 'One Destiny' June 14-July 2, 2011. Part of the History on Stage series, the 30-minute 'One Destiny' presentation captures the first-hand accounts of those present at Ford's Theatre the day of Lincoln's assassination.

Washington, D.C.'s Ford's Theatre has just announced their full 2011-12 season, which is set to include productions of PARADE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 1776, and more.

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 voices, sound effects and historic photos. Acoustiguides are available in adult and youth (age 8-12) versions and may be reserved through Ticketmaster when purchasing advance timed-entry tickets. Additionally, daytime performances of the one-act play 'One Destiny' by Richard Hellesen will resume April 4-May 21. Ford's Theatre presents evening performances of 'One Destiny' June 14-July 2, 2011. Part of the History on Stage series, the 30-minute 'One Destiny' presentation captures the first-hand accounts of those present at Ford's Theatre the day of Lincoln's assassination.

From March through August 2011, Ford's Theatre Society presents its History on Foot walking tours 'Investigation: Detective McDevitt' and 'A Free Black Woman: Elizabeth Keckly.' Led by costumed actors playing historical characters from Civil War Washington, the tours guide patrons from historic Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW) to different sites throughout downtown, Washington, D.C.

The Ford's Theatre production of The Carpetbagger's Children by Horton Foote, will close February 13, 2011.

The Carpetbagger's Children by Horton Foote and directed by Mark Ramont runs January 21-February 13, 2011

The Ford's Theatre 2010-2011 season continues with The Carpetbagger's Children by Horton Foote, January 21-February 13, 2011.

The Ford's Theatre 2010-2011 season continues with The Carpetbagger's Children by Horton Foote, January 21-February 13, 2011.

The Ford's Theatre Society announced that its programming schedule for fall 2010 will include daytime performances of the one-act play 'One Destiny' by Richard Hellesen (October 12-30, 2010) and a continuation of the popular History on Foot walking tours, 'Investigation: Detective McDevitt' and 'A Free Black Woman: Elizabeth Keckly' (September-October 2010).

Ford's Theatre Society Director Paul Tetreault announced the Theatre's 2010-2011 season, a lineup that includes a classic American romantic comedy, the return of Michael Baron's celebrated production of A Christmas Carol, a powerful family drama set in the Post-Reconstruction South, and a world premiere musical comedy.

Ford's Theatre Society announced the spring and summer 2010 schedule for its popular History on Foot walking tours, which are guided by actors playing characters from Civil War Washington.

Ford's Theatre Society announced the spring and summer 2010 schedule for its popular History on Foot walking tours, which are guided by actors playing characters from Civil War Washington.

In anticipation of the forecasted snow, the Ford's Theatre Society offers patrons the option to exchange previously purchased tickets to this weekend's performances of The Rivalry (February 5, at 7:30 p.m.; February 6, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and February 7, at 2:30 p.m.) for performances later in the run. Additionally, the theatre has added a performance of The Rivalry at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 14 to accommodate patrons. Those interested in exchanging should contact their point of purchase directly. All exchanges must be finalized prior to February 11.

The Ford's Theatre Society hosts a dinner event with author Jay Winik and Director Mark Ramont at The Caucus Room (401 9th Street, NW), on Monday, January 25, 2010.

The Ford's Theatre 2009-2010 season continues with 'The Rivalry' by Norman Corwin, January 22 to February 14, 2010.

The Ford's Theatre Society hosts a dinner event with author Jay Winik and Director Mark Ramont at The Caucus Room (401 9th Street, NW), on Monday, January 25, 2010.

The Ford's Theatre 2009-2010 season continues with 'The Rivalry' by Norman Corwin, January 22 to February 14, 2010.