Folger Theatre will open its 2026–2027 all-Shakespeare season with a new production of Measure for Measure, running September 22 through November 1, 2026, on Capitol Hill.
Psalmayene 24 Moves Shakespeare’s Story to the American South
Helen Hayes Award-winning director Psalmayene 24 places Shakespeare’s dark comedy in the American South during the 1950s, bringing the play’s questions about power, hypocrisy, sexuality, mercy, and political corruption into a consequential period of American history.
The story follows novice nun Isabella as she confronts Angelo, a corrupt official who offers to spare her imprisoned brother in exchange for submitting to his desires. Adaptor Mekala Sridhar, choreographer Tony Thomas, composer KOKAYI, scenic designer Debra Booth, and costume designer Mika Eubanks help shape the production.
Renea S. Brown, Nathan Darrow, and Lee Osorio Lead the Cast
Three-time Helen Hayes Award-winning actor Renea S. Brown stars as Isabella, with House of Cards actor Nathan Darrow as the Duke and Lee Osorio as Angelo. The ensemble includes JaBen Early, Jonathan Feuer, Sean Fri, Maryanne Henderson, Ahmad Kamal, Chinai Routté, Ryan Sellers, John Sygar, Holly Twyford, and Renee Elizabeth Wilson.
Several cast members are returning Folger performers, while Darrow, Feuer, Henderson, Osorio, and Routté will make their Folger Theatre debuts.
Special Performances Make the Production More Accessible
The Folger Theatre schedule for Measure for Measure includes relaxed performances on October 11 at 7:30 p.m. and October 21 at 2 p.m. An audio-described performance is scheduled for October 17 at 2 p.m., followed by open-captioned performances on October 25 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
A free post-show conversation with the cast will follow the October 15 performance.
Plan Your Visit to Folger Theatre
Measure for Measure runs September 22 through November 1, 2026, at Folger Theatre inside the Folger Shakespeare Library at 201 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003. Select preview performances begin at $15, with later performances starting at $20. Children younger than four are not permitted.
Tickets and accessibility information are available through the Folger’s official event page or by calling 202-544-7077. Follow The Washington Lobbyist for informed coverage of Washington DC travel, hotels, restaurants, and events.
