Vice President Biden, James Earl Jones, Scott Bakula, Debbie Allen, and More Come to Ford's Theatre Gala
Vice President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, President pro tempore of the Senate Patrick Leahy, House Majority Leader Elect Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, National Security Advisor Susan Rice, actress Debbie Allen, members of Congress and other distinguished guests attended the Ford's Theatre Annual Gala the evening of Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The gala performance was followed by a seated dinner at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum (750 Ninth Street NW). The evening included the presentation of the Ford's Theatre Lincoln Medal to actor James Earl Jones and the U.S. House of Representatives' longest-serving member, The Honorable John D. Dingell. The award was given in recognition of their extraordinary character, service, accomplishments and work reflecting Lincoln's legacy of humanity, wisdom, eloquence and vision.
James Earl Jones, Laura Benanti, Cheyenne Jackson & More Set for Ford's Theatre Gala, 6/22
Ford's Theatre Society will host its annual gala on Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW) followed by a seated dinner at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum (750 Ninth Street NW). The evening includes the presentation of Lincoln Medals to actor James Earl Jones and the U.S. House of Representatives' longest-serving member, The Honorable John D. Dingell, whose extraordinary character, service, accomplishments and work reflect Lincoln's legacy of humanity, wisdom, eloquence and vision.
Ford's Theatre Annual Gala Set for Tonight With Heidi Blickenstaff, Brian Stokes Mitchell and More
Ford's Theatre Society will host its annual gala tonight, June 2, 2013, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW) followed by a seated dinner at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum (750 Ninth Street NW). The evening will include the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice and Basketball Hall of Fame honoree Bill Russell, two individuals whose extraordinary character, accomplishments and work reflect Lincoln's legacy of leadership, service, humanity, wisdom, eloquence and vision.
Ford's Theatre Annual Gala Set for 6/2 With Heidi Blickenstaff, Brian Stokes Mitchell and More
Ford's Theatre Society will host its annual gala on Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW) followed by a seated dinner at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum (750 Ninth Street NW). The evening will include the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice and Basketball Hall of Fame honoree Bill Russell, two individuals whose extraordinary character, accomplishments and work reflect Lincoln's legacy of leadership, service, humanity, wisdom, eloquence and vision.
EBE Ensemble Presents THE BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL SEA NEXT DOOR, Now thru 7/29
EBE Ensemble presents The Beautiful Beautiful Sea Next Door, a riff on the myth of Medusa by Annah Feinberg. Barbara Harrison directs a cast of four including Michel Altieri*, Aaron Berk*, Yasha Jackson*, and Nick Lehane*. The Beautiful Beautiful Sea Next Door will run at the Gloria Maddox Theatre at T. Schreiber, 151 West 26th Street, 7th Floor, in New York City for eleven performances, tonight, July 19-July 29, 2012.
EBE Ensemble Presents THE BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL SEA NEXT DOOR, 7/19-29
EBE Ensemble presents The Beautiful Beautiful Sea Next Door, a riff on the myth of Medusa by Annah Feinberg. Barbara Harrison directs a cast of four including Michel Altieri*, Aaron Berk*, Yasha Jackson*, and Nick Lehane*. The Beautiful Beautiful Sea Next Door will run at the Gloria Maddox Theatre at T. Schreiber, 151 West 26th Street, 7th Floor, in New York City for eleven performances, July 19-29, 2012. *Member, Actors' Equity Association. AEA Showcase.
Michel Altieri, Aaron Berk, et al. Set for BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL SEA NEXT DOOR, 7/19-29
Director Barbara Harrison has directed and developed new work for Ars Nova's ANT FEST, Writopia Lab, The Lark Play Development Center, Manhattan Theatre Source's Estrogenius Festival, Red Fern Theatre Company's Dark Night Series, NYU Tisch, The Gallery Players, EBE Ensemble, ESPA Primary Stages, Roots & Wings Theatrical, Ground Up Productions, Coffee Black Productions, Geraldine Page Salon Series, Sparkification Productions, and the Network One-Act Festival. Barbara has assistant directed for companies such as Clubbed Thumb, Manhattan Theatre Club, Here Arts Center, and Neighborhood Productions. She currently serves as Programming Fellow for Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation and has worked in artistic programming/administration for Lark Play Development Center, Ars Nova Theater, Manhattan Theatre Club, and Disney Theatrical. Up next: Behind Closed Doors by Lynn S. Silver at NYU Tisch. www.barbaradanielleharrison.com.
Morgan Freeman and Elie Weisel to Receive Lincoln Medal at Ford's Theatre Gala, 6/3
Ford's Theatre Society will host its annual black-tie gala on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW) followed by a seated dinner at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum (750 Ninth Street NW). The evening will include the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to Morgan Freeman and Elie Wiesel, two individuals whose extraordinary character, accomplishments and life work reflect Lincoln's legacy of leadership, service, humanity, wisdom, eloquence and vision.
Vice President Biden to Make Appearance at Ford's Theatre Gala, 6/5
Vice President Joe Biden will deliver remarks at the Ford's Theatre Annual Gala: 'Lincoln's Legacy and a New Era of Hope' on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The evening will include the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Julie Andrews, whose extraordinary careers and commitment to education, understanding and equality exemplify the character and lasting legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.
Vice President Biden to Make Appearance at Ford's Theatre Gala, 6/5
Vice President Joe Biden will deliver remarks at the Ford's Theatre Annual Gala: 'Lincoln's Legacy and a New Era of Hope' on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The evening will include the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Julie Andrews, whose extraordinary careers and commitment to education, understanding and equality exemplify the character and lasting legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.
Willows Theatre Presents Mame, Nov. 17 - Dec. 28
If there's patron saint of laughing in the face of hard economic times it's Mame Dennis, aka "Auntie Mame," the larger-than-life central figure in the award-winning musical Mame, scheduled to run at the Willows Theatre in Concord, November 17-December 28, 2008. The Willows Theatre is located at 1975 Diamond Blvd. (in the Willows Shopping Center), Concord, CA 94520.
