Three woman stand arm in arm in the lobby of Ford's Theatre. Two are holding stovepipe hats. One is holding up a sign that reads "God Bless the Women of America - Abraham Lincoln, 1864."

Photo by Kendra Scott.

Generation Abe

Generation Abe is a community of theatre and history lovers ages 21-40. It is free to join!

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Upcoming GenAbe Events

An older Black woman and a younger Black woman have fun at a post-show reception. They stand in front of a painting of Abraham Lincoln with drinks.

Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard GenAbe Night

October 5, 2023

Our Generation Abe program for young professionals ages 21-40 returns for the 2023-2024 season! Join us after Something Moving for a post-show reception co-hosted with District Fray/On Tap!

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Join Generation Abe and you can:

Several people stand on the historic Ford’s Theatre stage. Behind them is the President’s Box. The President Box has an American flag, a framed picture of George Washington and American flag bunting draped over the front. — Photo by Kendra Scott.

Meet and mingle with museum staff, artists, curators and peers

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Attend special events just for Generation Abe

At center is Dorothy, wearing a white dress, silver shoes and mirrored sunglasses. She is surrounded by the residents of Emerald City, all dressed in shades of green and also wearing mirrored sunglasses. Everyone looks surprised. — Photo of the cast of *The Wiz* by Carol Rosegg.

Get discounted theatre tickets

“Highly recommend attending an after-hours event here to avoid the crowds of tourists and have a more intimate experience.”
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Save the Date for 2023-2024 Season GenAbe Nights!

As we prepare for our upcoming season, save the dates for the following Generation Abe Nights! Tickets will be offered at a special discount for theatergoers between the ages of 21 and 40. We can’t wait for you to join us post-show for this incredible lineup on these select Thursday nights at Ford’s Theatre.