Tobie S. Stein's New Book Investigates Being a Leader in the Performing Arts
What does it mean to be a leader in the performing arts? Leadership in the Performing Arts (Allworth Press, April 2016) by Tobie S. Stein answers this question by presenting the wisdom and expertise of eleven men and women with experience leading nonprofit performing arts institutions in the United States.
THE LARAMIE PROJECT, VIOLET, and More to Play Ford's Theatre in 2013-14
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault announced the Theatre's 2013-2014 season will open with a new production of The Laramie Project, 15 years after the killing of Wyoming college student Matthew Shepard. The play is presented as the cornerstone production for the Ford's Theatre Society's Lincoln Legacy Project, a multi-year effort dedicated to sparking dialogue in the nation's capital around issues of social injustice and the ideals of equality for which Abraham Lincoln stood. A series of free special programs and events will be offered in connection with the play in September/October 2013.
Ford's Theater Society Launches New Logo
The Ford's Theatre Society today unveiled a new logo design in preparation for the 2011-2012 theatre season and the February 2012 opening of the Center for Education and Leadership.
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.
Euan Morton to Star in PARADE at Ford's Theatre; Season Announced!
In anticipation of the February 2012 Grand Opening of the new Ford's Theatre Center for Education and Leadership, the Ford's Theatre Society announces the Lincoln Legacy Project; a five-year effort to create a dialogue in our nation's capital around the issues of tolerance, equality and acceptance.
Ford’s Theatre 'History on Foot Walking Tours' Return in March
From March through August 2011, Ford's Theatre Society presents its History on Foot walking tours 'Investigation: Detective McDevitt' and 'A Free Black Woman: Elizabeth Keckly.' Led by costumed actors playing historical characters from Civil War Washington, the tours guide patrons from historic Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW) to different sites throughout downtown, Washington, D.C.
Ford's Theatre & SOME Hold Donation Drive Through Performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 11/20-1/2
Ford's Theatre will partner with So Others Might Eat to create a donation drive around the run of A Christmas Carol. During the curtain calls for performances of A Christmas Carol, the cast will collect monetary donations on behalf of the Washington-based So Others Might Eat (SOME). Patrons can also make donations through the Ford's Theatre Box Office. All donation checks should be made payable to 'So Others Might Eat.' A Christmas Carol plays at Ford's Theatre November 20, 2010-January 2, 2011.
Ford's Theatre & SOME Hold Donation Drive Through Performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 11/20-1/2
Ford's Theatre will partner with So Others Might Eat to create a donation drive around the run of A Christmas Carol. During the curtain calls for performances of A Christmas Carol, the cast will collect monetary donations on behalf of the Washington-based So Others Might Eat (SOME). Patrons can also make donations through the Ford's Theatre Box Office. All donation checks should be made payable to 'So Others Might Eat.' A Christmas Carol plays at Ford's Theatre November 20, 2010-January 2, 2011.
Ford's Theatre Programming Announced Fall 2010
The Ford's Theatre Society announced that its programming schedule for fall 2010 will include daytime performances of the one-act play 'One Destiny' by Richard Hellesen (October 12-30, 2010) and a continuation of the popular History on Foot walking tours, 'Investigation: Detective McDevitt' and 'A Free Black Woman: Elizabeth Keckly' (September-October 2010).
Ford's Theatre Society's ONE DESTINY Concludes 6/19
The Ford's Theatre Society presents evening performances of ONE DESTINY by Richard Hellesen from June 8 to June 19, 2010. During these dates, the Ford's Theatre Museum will be open to ONE DESTINY ticketholders 30 minutes prior to the start of the play.