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Our award-winning Folger Theatre, in our nation’s capital, bridges the arts and humanities through transformational performances and programming that speak inclusively to the human experience. The 2026-27 season features three Shakespeare plays. Subscribe today!
Measure for Measure
Measure for Measure
Shakespeare’s rarely staged comedy, where human nature collides with the letter of the law, comes to life under the direction of Psalmayene 24, Helen Hayes Award winner for Folger Theatre’s production of Metamorphoses.
Sep 22 – Nov 01, 2026
Hamlet
Hamlet
“To be or not to be?” Shakespeare’s most celebrated play returns to the playwright’s American home, helmed by acclaimed Broadway director Kate Whoriskey.
Mar 02 – Apr 11, 2027
The Comedy of Errors
The Comedy of Errors
An uproarious farce filled with mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and pratfalls, this Shakespeare comedy directed by Folger favorite Holly Twyford shows how all roads lead to home.
May 18 – Jun 27, 2027