November 21, 2024 — December 31, 2024
A Christmas Carol – 2024
A music-infused production that captures the magic and joy of Dickens’s Yuletide classic.
What’s Happening
We honor Lincoln’s love of the performing arts by producing theatre that captivates and entertains.
Experience a live performance in a historic theatre like no other. Join us for an American musical, a classic play, a history-based drama or a dynamic world premiere.
Since its reopening in 1968, Ford’s Theatre has produced plays and musicals celebrating the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and exploring the American experience. With commissions like The Guard and Lincoln-based premieres such as The Heavens Are Hung in Black and Necessary Sacrifices, Ford’s Theatre is making its mark on American theatre.
On Stage
January 10, 2025 – January 11, 2025
The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look – 2025
This free, two-day festival provides a preview of new plays in development with members of our cohort of BIPOC playwrights in The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions initiative.
Upcoming Events
History on Foot Walking Tour
A walking tour that brings history to life! Join Detective McDevitt as he revisits the sites and reexamines the clues from the investigation into the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy.
One Destiny: On Demand
Ford’s Theatre presents One Destiny: On Demand – a play that explores the fateful night of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination told from the perspectives of Ford’s Theatre owner Harry Ford and actor Harry Hawk.
Free and Discounted Tickets
We are committed to providing affordable ways for you to experience live performances at Ford’s Theatre. We offer discounted and free tickets throughout the season.We are committed to providing affordable ways for you to experience live performances at Ford’s Theatre. We offer discounted and free tickets throughout the season.
Gift Certificates
Treat friends and loved ones to a night out at the theatre. Or give them a chance to explore the history of Ford’s and Lincoln’s legacy.