Spring and Summer Happenings At Ford’s Theatre
The recently reopened Ford’s Theatre announced its new History on Foot walking tour schedule. Combined with the upcoming second theatrical production in the renovated space, Ford’s Theatre is set to sponsor a busy spring and summer schedule. Check past the jump for more details about The Civil War (musical), Investigation: Detective McDevitt (walking tour) and Mrs. Lincoln’s Confidante: Elizabeth Keckly (walking tour).
The Civil War – March 27 to May 24, 2009 – Musical
The Civil War is a musical tribute that puts a human face on an American tragedy. A landscape of the people, voices and sentiments of the American Civil War, this song-cycle is inspired by the words of Walt Whitman, Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln as well as the lives (as documented through letters, photographs, and journals) of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.
Drawing from the American musical genres of rock, country, gospel, folk, and rhythm and blues, The Civil War combines the stories of Union and Confederate soldiers, slaves, abolitionists and veterans. The production is staged in a concert-like setting with a live seven-piece band and vocalists who sing of freedom and patriotism.
Book and Lyrics by Frank Wildhorn, Gregory Boyd, and Jack Murphy. Music by Frank Wildhorn. Directed by Jeff Calhoun.
Investigation: Detective McDevitt – Select days between March 18 and August 28 – Walking tour
Join Detective James McDevitt as he revisits and reexamines the sites and clues from the investigation into the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy. This tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and makes at least eight stops. The distance walked is approximately 1.4 miles from Ford’s Theatre to the White House. Tours are Wednesdays March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 29, May 6,13, 20, 27, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19 and 26; Fridays June 5, 12, 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21and 28; and Saturdays March 14, 28, April 25, June 20, July 11, August 1, 8, 15 and 22.
Written by Richard Hellesen.
Mrs. Lincoln’s Confidante: Elizabeth Keckly – Select days between May 6 and July 25 – Walking tour
Join Elizabeth Keckly, free black woman and confidante to First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, as she tells the story of her friendship with the Lincoln family and of her efforts to help former slaves find their way in newly free Washington City. This tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and the distance walked is about 1.5 miles. Tours are Wednesdays May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15 and 22; Fridays June 12, 26, July 10, 17 and 24; and Saturdays May 2, 16, 30, June 13, 27, July 11, 18 and 25.
Written by Jennifer L. Nelson.
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