BWW Review: Will on the Hill and Far Away at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Timothy Treanor - Jun 9, 2021
“What’s past is prologue” Prospero says in The Tempest, but when the present passes into the past what’s left is Will on the Hill and Far Away, the earnest and frequently successful effort by Congressmen to do Shakespeare funny. In this annual exercise, designed to raise funds for arts education, members of both Houses, as well as various other political luminaries (Washington is crawling with them), put themselves in preposterous situations which magically turn out well, just as characters in the Bard’s plays often do.
Shakespeare Theatre Company Announces WILL ON THE HILL Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2021
On Monday, June 7, Members of Congress and distinguished Washington influencers from both sides of the aisle will travel back to Shakespeare's day for one evening only! Following upon the success of last summer's virtual Will on the Hill, this year's performance will also be online with pay-what-you-will pricing.
Ford's Theatre Hosts Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2019
Ford's Theatre Society celebrated the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln at its Annual Gala on Sunday evening, June 2, 2019, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). For more than 40 years, the Society has hosted this bipartisan event, which provides crucial support to the non-profit's theatrical and educational programs.
Info Center Honors Former AIGA Detroit Community Impact Director
by Sarah Hookey - Apr 17, 2019
The Information Center, Downriver-based nonprofit, presented The 2019 Adele Gantz Volunteer of the Year Award to Royal Oak resident, Karen Larson last evening at the annual Volunteer Banquet at the Hungarian Rhapsody, Southgate..
Ford's Theatre Society Honors President Abraham Lincoln at Annual Gala
by Julie Musbach - Jun 5, 2017
Ford's Theatre Society honored the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln at its Annual Gala on Sunday evening, June 4, 2017, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). For more than 40 years, the Society has hosted this bi-partisan event, which provides crucial support to the non-profit's theatrical and education programs.
Tony Nominee Brandon Uranowitz Set for Shakespeare Theatre Company's WILL ON THE HILL Event
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 9, 2015
Tony Award nominee Brandon Uranowitz, currently appearing in An American in Paris, joins the cast of the 2015 Will on the Hill event at the Shakespeare Theatre Company. A favorite bipartisan event of theatre and political fans alike, Will on the Hill returns to the Shakespeare Theatre Company on Monday, June 15, 2015. The cast will also feature special guest performers, STC Affiliated Artist Edward Gero and Samira Wiley, known for her role in Orange is the New Black.
Photo Flash: Morgan Freeman, Matthew Morrison, et al. at Ford's Theatre's 2012 Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 5, 2012
Ford's Theatre Society on June 3, hosted its annual black-tie gala at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The evening included 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.
Check out phtoos frm the gala below!