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Ford's Theatre

511 10th St NW
Washington, DC

Ford's Theatre is a theatre in Washington, DC.

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A Christmas Carol – 2026

A Christmas Carol – 2026

Nov 19 – Dec 31, 2026

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 by Michael Baron , this music-infused production captures the magic and joy of Dickens’s Yuletide classic, with...

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Review: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS at We Happy Few

Review: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS at We Happy Few

by Aidan O'Connor · October 31, 2026

The War of the Worlds is a look into the end of the world narrated live on the radio. “The Mercury Theatre’s own radio version of dressing up in a sheet and jumping out a bush and saying boo!” It’s an outstanding fright for this Halloween.…

Review: ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE at Signature Theatre

Review: ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE at Signature Theatre

by David Friscic · October 30, 2026

The poisonous toxins that drip from the venom of those who hate people having agency over their personal lives—enters into the self-hatred and interactions of those who are just trying to live their lives in a small rural town in the musical All The World’s A Stage. This intimate musical (there …

Review: MAMMA MIA at The National Theatre

Review: MAMMA MIA at The National Theatre

by Aidan O'Connor · October 28, 2026

Mamma Mia has been and always will be the most fun you can have at the theatre. From the vivacious characters to the iconic costumes to the anthems that leave you dancing in the aisles – Mamma Mia is an event in itself. And its 25th Anniversary turn in DC is no different. …

Review: COMPAGNIE HERVÉ KOUBI at George Mason's Center For The Arts

Review: COMPAGNIE HERVÉ KOUBI at George Mason's Center For The Arts

by Emily Berger · October 29, 2026

French dance company Compagnie HERVÉ KOUBI premiered Sol Invictus at George Mason on Saturday night, a seventy-minute piece that blends contemporary moves with acrobatics, breakdance, and capoeira. A kinetic work for eighteen dancers, mostly men, Sol Invictus, according to choreographer Koubi is in…

Review: SPARKED: THE VANISHING AT BUZZARD POINT at Rorschach Theatre

Review: SPARKED: THE VANISHING AT BUZZARD POINT at Rorschach Theatre

by Aidan O'Connor · October 26, 2026

An ill-fated relationship leads to inexplicable, perhaps even supernatural disappearance amongst a generational tempest in Sparked: The Vanishing at Buzzard Point from the minds at Rorschach Theatre. And it’s up to the audience to uncover the truth, or so they’re made to think.…

THE LAST VICTORIAN to Premiere at Washington Stage Guild

THE LAST VICTORIAN to Premiere at Washington Stage Guild

by A.A. Cristi · October 20, 2026

Washington Stage Guild will present the world premiere of JB Miller's dark comedy about two failed British antique dealers who inherit the world's oldest person and attempt to monetize her.…

Review: STONEWALL'S BUST at Best Medicine Rep

Review: STONEWALL'S BUST at Best Medicine Rep

by David Friscic · October 20, 2026

An air of merriment and unabashed mayhem pervades the hilarious and totally chaotic, hilarious, satiric comedy Stonewall’s Bust (presented at The Writer’s Center by the Best Medicine Rep). The acting ensemble works comedic wonders under the direction of Evan Morogiello.…

Past Shows

19 total · showing 1–10

Come From Away

Come From Away

Sep 10 – Oct 18, 2026

Ten years after making its Ford’s Theatre debut, Tony Award-winning Come From Away returns to our historic stage and tells the heart-warming true story of how a small Canadian town cared for 6,579 airline passengers stranded there on 9/11. When 38 planes were diverted to its...

1776

1776

Mar 13 – May 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. As members of the Second Continental Congress struggle to reach consensus, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas...

The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look

The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look

Jan 16 – Jan 17, 2026

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 gives audiences a rare opportunity to witness the development of new historical dramas. The festival offers stage...

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Nov 20 – Dec 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 by Michael Baron , this music-infused production captures the magic and joy of Dickens’s Yuletide classic, with...

Sister Act

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Mar 14 – May 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 nightclub singer hides in a convent. While there, she helps her new sisters to discover their powerful voices while she finds her own. This uplifting...

A Christmas Carol

Nov 21 – Dec 31, 2024

Craig Wallace returns to Ford’s Theatre as Ebenezer Scrooge in a new production of Charles Dickens's classic tale, A Christmas Carol, adapted by Michael Wilson and directed by Michael Baron. The production features a talented cast including Kimberly Gilbert as the Ghost of...

Mister Lincoln

Sep 20 – Oct 13, 2024

Mister Lincoln, a one-man show written by Herbert Mitgang and directed by José Carrasquillo, features Scott Bakula portraying President Abraham Lincoln. The play offers a unique glimpse into Lincoln's life as he transitions from a prairie lawyer and anti-slavery advocate to the...

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

Mar 15 – May 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 of American musical theatre. Little Shop pays homage to doo-wop and Motown recordings. The story follows a luckless florist shop worker...

The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look

The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look

Jan 26 – Jan 27, 2024

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 conversations around the work. This year’s festival marks a follow-through on our commitment to BIPOC artists, with...

SHOUT SISTER SHOUT!

SHOUT SISTER SHOUT!

Mar 15 – May 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, R&B and gospel crossover singers and guitarists. Ambitious, courageous and uncompromisingly public, Tharpe became a pioneer...

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