This week at The Playhouse: August 8 - 14
This week at The Playhouse, take an in-depth look at the Folger’s renovation with its designers, make your own miniature comic book, and jam out to tunes by Justin Trawick and the Common Good.
This week at The Playhouse: July 25 – 31
Every week, there’s something new happening at The Playhouse. Check out special events going on July 25 – 31.
ENCORES: 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' performed by Folger Theatre and Fiasco Theater (2014)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. This week, we revisit a performance of ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ by Folger Theatre and Fiasco Theater (2014).
ENCORES: 'King Lear' performed by Folger Theatre and The Classical Theatre of Harlem
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. This week, we revisit a performance of ‘King Lear’ by Folger Theatre and The Classical Theatre of Harlem (2007).
Lessing the Divisive: A Brief Critical History of 'Nathan the Wise'
Folger Theatre is thrilled to return to in-person performances with ‘Nathan the Wise,’ produced in association with Theater J. In this guest post, Theater J Director of Patron Experience Chad Kinsmen introduces us to the play and its controversial history.
ENCORES: 'District Merchants' performed by Folger Theatre (2016)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy a selection from Folger Theatre’s 2016 production of ‘District Merchants.’
ENCORES: 'The Winter's Tale' performed by Folger Theatre (2018)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy a selection from Folger Theatre’s 2018 production of ‘The Winter’s Tale.’
ENCORES: 'Much Ado About Nothing' performed by Folger Theatre (2009)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy a selection from Folger Theatre’s 2009 production of ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’
ENCORES: 'Arcadia' performed by Folger Theatre (2009)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy a selection from Folger Theatre’s 2009 production of ‘Arcadia.’
ENCORES: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' performed by Folger Theatre (2016)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy a selection from Folger Theatre’s 2016 production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’
ENCORES: 'Recipes for Thought' Lecture by Wendy Wall (2011)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. See an excerpt of Wendy Wall’s lecture “Recipes for Thought,” the 2011 Shakespeare…
ENCORES: 'Saint Joan' by Bedlam, presented by Folger Theatre (2018)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy a selection from Bedlam’s 2018 production of ‘Saint Joan,’ presented by Folger Theatre.