After its most extensive renovation since 1968, the historic Ford's Theatre re-opens this February, bringing a new level of excitement to Washington, DC events. Coinciding with the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, the re-opening of this DC attraction also launches a number of special events and celebrations that commemorate the former president.
The 144-year-old theatre, where Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, was closed in August 2007. Following an 18-month renovation, the theatre has received a number of upgrades: new seats; upgraded sound and lighting systems; improved heating and air conditioning systems; renovated restrooms; enhanced accessibility with elevators to each level; a new lobby; and updated stage capabilities. Also included was the construction of a new "parlor" room that can serve as a DC special event facility.
Ford's Theatre officially re-opens February 11 with a special performance at which filmmaker George Lucas will receive the Lincoln Medal. A series of public programs scheduled February 12 will commemorate Lincoln's 200th birthday. Ford's Theatre will host an all-day open house February 16, and it opens its doors to public tours February 17.
Also part of the re-opening celebration, the theatre will present the world premiere of The Heavens are Hung in Black, a play about Lincoln in 1862. In spring 2009, visitors to Washington, DC can look forward to even more ways to learn about Lincoln when the theatre re-opens its renovated museum.
The 144-year-old theatre, where Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, was closed in August 2007. Following an 18-month renovation, the theatre has received a number of upgrades: new seats; upgraded sound and lighting systems; improved heating and air conditioning systems; renovated restrooms; enhanced accessibility with elevators to each level; a new lobby; and updated stage capabilities. Also included was the construction of a new "parlor" room that can serve as a DC special event facility.
Ford's Theatre officially re-opens February 11 with a special performance at which filmmaker George Lucas will receive the Lincoln Medal. A series of public programs scheduled February 12 will commemorate Lincoln's 200th birthday. Ford's Theatre will host an all-day open house February 16, and it opens its doors to public tours February 17.
Also part of the re-opening celebration, the theatre will present the world premiere of The Heavens are Hung in Black, a play about Lincoln in 1862. In spring 2009, visitors to Washington, DC can look forward to even more ways to learn about Lincoln when the theatre re-opens its renovated museum.
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