Award-winning writer, journalist, and podcast host Al Letson blends the drama of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar with the story of Civil Rights leader Malcolm X.
Director Nicole Brewer, playwright Al Letson, and other creative team members of Julius X sit down with Karen Ann Daniels, Artistic Director of Folger Theatre, to discuss the production.
Folger Salon with Gbenga Adesina, John Colley, and Tamara Walker
Learn about research happening at the Folger in real time! Each month, Folger Institute scholar and artist fellows will share their most exciting finds and thought-provoking challenges, followed by casual open conversation.
Folger Book Club: 'A Haunting on the Hill' by Elizabeth Hand
Our October 2025 selection takes a trip to Shirley Jackson’s infamous Hill House, where four theater-makers are attempting to adapt a Jacobean witchcraft play under unique conditions…
Folger Salon with Ruth C. Pión, Evelyn Reidy, and Andrew Aaron Valdez
Learn about research happening at the Folger in real time! Each month, Folger Institute scholar and artist fellows will share their most exciting finds and thought-provoking challenges, followed by casual open conversation.
Join Folger Poetry in honoring the legacy of former Folger Shakespeare Library Director O.B. Hardison, Jr. in an evening of dynamic readings by the next generation of local poets.
Early Music Seminar: Virtuosos of Violin and Verse
Folger Consort Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein leads a lively virtual seminar that offers a sneak peek at the music performed in the Folger Consort’s upcoming concert Virtuosos of Violin and Verse.
In a collaboration with Folger Poetry, Folger Consort will be joined by poet, author, and actor Rose Solari for a performance across the centuries in words and music.
Folger Consort Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein leads a lively virtual seminar that offers a sneak peek at the music performed in the Folger Consort’s upcoming concert Resplendent Joy: Christmas Traditions from Spain and Portugal.
Folger Theatre’s 2025-2026 season includes three exceptional plays telling stories of struggle and power, love and romance, and personal journeys. Subscribe now to lock in great seats at a low price and enjoy subscriber benefits.
Next season features a collaboration with the O.B. Hardison Poetry Series, holiday performances, romantic music for Valentine’s Day, and a springtime-themed concert for Mother’s Day. Subscribe now for the best prices on tickets.
Subscribe to a season that engages in a cross-century poetic conversation with Folger Consort, explores the literary legacies of Emily Dickinson and Jane Austen, and celebrates the next generation of local poets.
Explore our world-class collection and enjoy interactive experiences created for visitors of all ages and stages.
Our Shakespeare Exhibition Hall is devoted to the works of William Shakespeare then and there, here and now — including for the first time a display of all 82 copies of the Folger’s First Folios; and
In our Stuart and Mimi Rose Rare Book and Manuscript Exhibition Hall, you’ll discover exhibits of significant collection items that inspire the Folger’s work, deep dives into our vault, and special exhibitions.
Teachers, join Folger Education for a free, one-hour, virtual professional development session on launching students into complex texts using 20-Minute Plays.
The Folger will host a conversation on history and storytelling with David M. Rubenstein and David Grann as part of C-SPAN’s new weekly primetime television series America’s Book Club.
Folger Book Club: 'A Haunting on the Hill' by Elizabeth Hand
Our October 2025 selection takes a trip to Shirley Jackson’s infamous Hill House, where four theater-makers are attempting to adapt a Jacobean witchcraft play under unique conditions…
