Theater Specials

Heads up on some local theater deals and events:

• The code "PENNQ" gets you 20% off of Ford Theatre's Necessary Sacrifices if you order on Ticketmaster.  The play is a world premiere and explores the encounters between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. You must show proof of residence for the area bordered by 15th St NW and 395 to the west and east, and between New York/Massachusetts Avenues and Pennsylvania Avenue to the north and south.

• You can also head over to Ford's Theatre free public open houses to celebrate the opening of the new Center for Education and Leadership and Abraham Lincoln's birthday on Sunday, February 12th and on Monday, February 20, starting at 9am.  Open house events include education workshops, author discussions, ranger programs, one-act performances and more.  Tickets are free and can be reserved day-of.  Check out a schedule of events here.

• Goldstar has half-off tickets for Two Gentlemen of Verona (a Rock Opera) at Sidney Harman Hall for this weekend.