914 stories by "The Public Theater"
Playwright Else Went, alumnus of The Public's acclaimed Emerging Writers Group, brings her transformative new play INITIATIVE to The Public this fall. A bittersweet reflection on adolescence…
THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS: a new musical about holding it together while everything falls apart.
Directed by Leigh Silverman with choreography by Sunny Min-sook Hitt, this world premiere runs O…
Step into the making of The Seat of Our Pants, a world premiere musical at The Public Theater about everything falling apart. And also being fine. Totally fine. No problems at all. Thank you…
Step inside the rehearsal process for OH HAPPY DAY! as Grammy-winner Donald Lawrence works with The Divines on "Oh Happy Day."
Get a glimpse into Lawrence's process as he shapes harmony, rh…
John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS has been extended again at The Public " now playing through October 26!
This fiery new play blends Leguizamo's trademark humor with a powerful explorati…
THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS is a wild ride but with Ruthie and Micaela at your side, you're all set for survival! They definitely know what's coming next… and they've got a song for it!
Directe…
Step inside the rehearsal room for OH HAPPY DAY!, a wild, gospel-soaked new play by Tony Award nominee Jordan E. Cooper (Ain't No Mo'). With brand-new songs from Grammy Award winner Donald L…
PERICLES: A PUBLIC WORKS CONCERT EXPERIENCE
Venue The Cathedral of St. John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Ave)
Runtime Two hours, no intermission
By William Shakespeare
Music and Lyrics by T…
PERICLES: A PUBLIC WORKS CONCERT EXPERIENCE
September 01, 2025 - September 02, 2025
Venue The Cathedral of St. John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Ave)
Runtime Two hours, no intermission
By Wil…
PERICLES: A PUBLIC WORKS CONCERT EXPERIENCE!!! 🎶 🌟
Only 2 more chances to experience the magic of 100+ New Yorkers coming together to light up the awe-inspiring Cathedral of S…
PERICLES: A PUBLIC WORKS CONCERT EXPERIENCE
September 01, 2025 - September 02, 2025
Venue The Cathedral of St. John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Ave)
Runtime Two hours, no intermission
By Wil…
DAY ONE BACK AT THE DELACORTE WAS 12 HOURS OF PURE JOY!
From the first person in line to the final bows, New York YOU showed up for the return of Free Shakespeare in the Park!!
For 12 hour…
The official mascot of Free Shakespeare in the Park is here, and we couldn't be more excited!
Come down to The Delacorte Theater, meet Romeo, and celebrate the return of Free Shakespeare in…
Step inside the rehearsal room for TWELFTH NIGHT"the inaugural production at the newly revitalized Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
Directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali, th…
Free Shakespeare in the Park returns August 7, 2025 with TWELFTH NIGHT, the inaugural production at the revitalized Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem A…
This summer, you are the actor, and the city is your stage.
From your morning commute to a pickup game in the park, Shakespeare for the City celebrates how free theater can be found in ever…
NOW ON TOUR: Mobile Unit's FREE NYC tour of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, hitting all 5 boroughs, now through June 29!
Come and enjoy a fresh adaptation on Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy,…
NOW ON TOUR: Mobile Unit's FREE NYC tour of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, hitting all 5 boroughs, now through June 29!
Come and enjoy a fresh adaptation on Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy,…
GODDESS: A New Musical
New York Premiere
Music and Lyrics by Michael Thurber
Book by Saheem Ali
Additional Book Material by James Ijames
Choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie
Directed…
GODDESS
Music and Lyrics by Michael Thurber
Book by Saheem Ali
Additional Book Material by James Ijames
Choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie
Directed by Saheem Ali
GODDESS comes to T…
Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry delivers a breathtaking rendition of "What I Did For Love" from A Chorus Line at The Public Theater's 2025 Gala. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of…
Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. returns to The Public for a one-night-only performance, joined by Renée Elise Goldsberry. Presented as part of The Public Theater's 2025 Gala, t…
NOW ON TOUR: Mobile Unit's FREE NYC tour of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, hitting all 5 boroughs, now through June 29!
Come and enjoy a fresh adaptation on Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy,…
GODDESS: A New Musical
New York Premiere
Music and Lyrics by Michael Thurber
Book by Saheem Ali
Additional Book Material by James Ijames
Choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie
Directed…
GODDESS: A New Musical
New York Premiere
Music and Lyrics by Michael Thurber
Book by Saheem Ali
Additional Book Material by James Ijames
Choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie
Directed…