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Spring 2012 Content
A Message from our Director
There’s a seasonality to events here at Ford’s Theatre. Springtime brings cherry blossoms and brightly shirted student groups on spring break. It’s also time for a musical at Ford’s. This year’s 1776—one of my favorites—about the American Revolution brought rave reviews and strong box office sales. ...

Opening of Center for Education and Leadership
On February 8, 2012, Ford’s Theatre celebrated the Grand Opening of the Center for Education and Leadership. Guests, including members of Congress, Board of Trustees and city officials such as Mayor Vincent Gray, enjoyed a cocktail reception and tours of the new exhibit and education floors. ...

2012-2013 Season Announcement
Kicking off the season on September 21st will be Fly—the second production of The Lincoln Legacy Project. Fly is the powerful story of four African-American military pioneers who proved themselves as officers and pilots during World War II. ...

Support the Future of Ford's Theatre with a Planned Giving
Planned giving is a meaningful way to create a legacy at Ford’s Theatre while taking advantage of income and tax benefits for you and your heirs. You can support the future of Ford’s Theatre at no cost during your lifetime. ...

Donor Spotlight: David and Susan Hugel
David and Susan have lived in Northern Virginia since the late 1980s, and they have enjoyed numerous performances at Ford’s Theatre over the years, including taking their boys to see the holiday favorite A Christmas Carol. They both continue to enjoy an assortment of activities that enable them to take advantage of D.C. culture. ...

Artifact Feature
This 1942 postage stamp from Cuba features: President Lincoln, Mexican leader Benito Juárez, South American leader and revolutionary Simón Bolivar, and Antonio Maceo, a Cuban independence leader. ...