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Folger on the Road
This season join our very own Folger Puck as he leads us around Washington, DC, bringing the magic of Folger Theatre to all! Shows will take place at the venues listed below, with the season opener at the National Building Museum.
Don't miss a magical season featuring: A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest, and Nathan the Wise. Subscribe today to be the first to know about events and shows happening near you!
A Midsummer Night's Dream
At the National Building Museum
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Robert Richmond
July 7 - August 30, 2020
In partnership with the National Building Museum and the University of South Carolina, Folger Theatre brings Shakespeare's magical romp to life as part of Shakespeare's Playhouse, the 2020 NBM Summer Block Party.
Performance location: 401 F St NW
The Tempest
A co-production with Round House Theatre
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Aaron Posner and Teller
November 4 - December 27, 2020
Aaron Posner and magician Teller (Penn & Teller) create an extraordinary production of Shakespeare’s final incantation. Featuring choreography by Pilobolus and the songs of Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan.
Performance location: 4545 East West Highway, Bethesda
Nathan the Wise
In association with Theater J
Adapted by Michael Bloom
Directed by Adam Immerwahr
February 17 - March 14, 2021
Inspired by Shakespeare, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's 1779 work explores religious tolerance and multiculturalism and has been compared to one of the Bard’s late comedies.
Performance location: 1529 16th St NW
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Previews Tuesday Evenings Wednesday Evenings
Thursday Evenings Thursday Evenings with Postshow Talks Friday Evenings
Saturday Matinees* Saturday Evenings Sunday Matinees*
Sunday Matinees with Open Captioning Sunday Evenings
*Weekend matinee performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be at 6pm
