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FORD'S THEATRE

511 10th St NW
Washington, DC 20004

1776
1776
3/13 - 5/16/2026


This popular American musical is an insightful, vibrant and humorous take on our founding fathers’ determination to do the right thing for their fledgling nation. ...



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Past Shows

The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look


In its fourth edition, Ford’s Theatre new plays festival,  A First Look  will showcase readings of three works currently in development. The  free, two-day festival  ...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
11/20 - 12/31/2025


Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. Originally conceived ...

Sister Act
Sister Act
3/14 - 5/17/2025


Sister Act  is a riotous musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! To escape the mob, a ...

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
3/15 - 5/18/2024


Little Shop of Horrors  is a nonstop blast, sci-fi horror comedy, love story and rock musical that has become one of the most treasured pieces ...

The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look


The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look  is a free, two-day festival, providing a preview of new plays in development, with opportunities for expanded ...

SHOUT SISTER SHOUT!
SHOUT SISTER SHOUT!
3/15 - 5/13/2023


Inspired by Gayle F. Wald’s book  Shout, Sister, Shout! , this new musical tells the story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe—one of America’s most influential rock, ...

The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look


Ford’s Theatre presents a new artistic initiative for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) playwrights that will broaden the American theatre canon. Experience the ...

The Trip to Bountiful
9/23 - 10/16/2022

Grace
Grace
3/18 - 5/14/2022


A world-premiere musical by Nolan Williams, Jr., celebrating African-American food, family and tradition. Packed with an eclectic mix of styles including jazz, R&B, rousing up-tempos ...

Grace
Grace
3/19 - 5/14/2022


Created by celebrated D.C. composer Nolan Williams, Jr., with a book by Nolan Williams, Jr. and Pulitzer-prize nominated writer Nikkole Salter, "Grace" examines the little-told ...

A Christmas Carol: Radio Play


In time for the holiday season and in partnership with WAMU 88.5 FM, Fords Theatre presents a one-hour radio play adaptation of Charles Dickenss "A ...

Hello, Dolly!
3/15 - 5/18/2013


Ford's Theatre: - Michael Stewart; lyrics: Jerry Herman; music: Jerry Herman; dir: Eric Schaeffer....

Our Town
1/25 - 2/24/2013


Ford's Theatre: - Thornton Wilder; dir: Stephen Rayne....

Liberty Smith
Liberty Smith
3/23 - 5/21/2011


Ford’s Theatre presents the world premiere of Liberty Smith, a madcap musical romp through Revolutionary America. A childhood friend of George Washington, apprentice to Benjamin ...

The Carpetbagger's Children
The Carpetbagger's Children
1/21 - 2/13/2011


In a series of charming, humorous and poignant vignettes, Horton Foote’s The Carpetbagger’s Children weaves a captivating tapestry of family secrets, small-town life and private ...

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