FORD’S THEATRE SOCIETY OFFERS TICKET EXCHANGES
FOR PERFORMANCES OF THE RIVALRY
FEBRUARY 5-7, 2010

Performance run extended through February 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Washington, D.C.—In anticipation of the forecasted snow, the Ford’s Theatre Society offers patrons the option to exchange previously purchased tickets to this weekend’s performances of The Rivalry (February 5, at 7:30 p.m.; February 6, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and February 7, at 2:30 p.m.) for performances later in the run. Additionally, the theatre has added a performance of The Rivalry at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 14 to accommodate patrons. Those interested in exchanging should contact their point of purchase directly. All exchanges must be finalized prior to February 11.

•Ticketmaster (online or by phone) buyers should call (202) 397-SEAT.
•Ticketmaster outlets buyers (Macy’s, et al) should return to the outlet.
•Ford’s Theatre buyers should contact (202) 347-4833. Patrons are encouraged to leave a message if they are unable to speak directly to a customer service representative.

Ford’s Theatre has not yet canceled any of this weekend’s performances. If the decision is made to cancel any performance, that information will be posted on the Ford’s Theatre website at www.fords.org.

The Rivalry
by Norman Corwin
directed by Mark Ramont
January 22-February, 14, 2010

Over the course of seven debates, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas tackled the hot topics of their day: state’s rights, slavery and the intent of the Constitution. The Rivalry captures the fiery rhetoric and wry humor of those debates, while adding the insights of Douglas’s wife, Adele. As Lincoln and Douglas race for the chance to be U.S. Senator, Adele reexamines her own concepts of freedom. Ford’s Theatre Director of Theatre Programming Mark Ramont directs Helen Hayes Award winner Rick Foucheux and Sarah Zimmerman (The Matchmaker) in the play The New York Times calls “evocative, inspiring, and stirring theatre.”

Performance updates will be available on the Ford’s Theatre website, www.fords.org throughout the weekend.