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GODDESS: A New Musical
May 29, 2025 - June 15, 2025
New York Premiere
Music and Lyrics by Michael Thurber
Book by Saheem Ali
Additional Book Material by James Ijames
Choreography by Dar…
The Public presents
A Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Touring Production
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Created and Performed by Julia Masli
Directed by Kim Noble
"New York's wildest show" " Cat Zhang…
Amber Iman is the GODDESS of music.
GODDESS, a powerful new musical now in performances at The Public Theater. Directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali and featuring a score by Mi…
Before there was music, there was Marimba. Discover the myth behind GODDESS, a story of defiance, transformation, and the divine power of music.
Come hear her song in GODDESS: A New Musical…
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…
Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park has been free for all for over 60 years. From its dedication in 1962 to today's new revitalization, Joe Papp's vision lives o…
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…
Join GODDESS choreographer Darrell Grand Moultrie and the company as they shape a powerful moment in this electrifying new musical. Every step is pulsing with heat and energy, reverberating …
We've just hit another exciting milestone at The Delacorte! 💫 Take a special look at our latest revitalization development: the installation of brand-new seating!
These new seats ar…
April 3 - May 25, 2025
Premiere of All Four Plays Presented Together
GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP.
By Caryl Churchill
Directed by James Macdonald
A girl made of glass. Gods and mur…
Step inside the rehearsal room for GODDESS!
Get an exclusive look at the company bringing this electrifying new musical to life at The Public Theater. Set in Mombasa's legendary Afro-jazz …
Don't miss it! Get your tickets now: thepublic.nyc/SUMO 🎟ï¸
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SUMO
By Lisa Sanaye Dring
A co-production of Ma-Yi Theater Company and La Jolla Playhouse
Directed by Ralph B…
GODDESS DAY ONE! Tony Award-nominee Saheem Ali returns for GODDESS, a dazzling musical set in Moto Moto, a legendary Afro-jazz club. A story of love, myth, and music, only at The Public!
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Don't miss it! Get your tickets now: thepublic.nyc/SUMO 🎟ï¸
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SUMO
By Lisa Sanaye Dring
A co-production of Ma-Yi Theater Company and La Jolla Playhouse
Directed by Ralph B. P…
Don't miss it! Get your tickets now: thepublic.nyc/SUMO 🎟ï¸
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SUMO
By Lisa Sanaye Dring
A co-production of Ma-Yi Theater Company and La Jolla Playhouse
Directed by Ralph B. P…
Don't miss it! Get your tickets now: thepublic.nyc/SUMO 🎟ï¸
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SUMO
By Lisa Sanaye Dring
A co-production of Ma-Yi Theater Company and La Jolla Playhouse
Directed by Ralph B. P…
"New York's Hottest New Play" " Tim Teeman, Daily Beast 🔥
The ultimate showdown is here. A powerful story of strength, identity, and tradition, SUMO is "an implicit celebration of b…
Tony Award-nominee Amber Iman takes the mic with HONEY SWEET from the upcoming GODDESS EP: Moto Moto Presents Nights in Mombasa, celebrating the music that fuels the upcoming musical. Listen…
Get to know our Associate Artistic Directors Saheem Ali and Alexa Smith! The artistic duo reflect on Black History Month, their collaboration, their journeys to theater, and more!
GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP.
By Caryl Churchill
Directed by James Macdonald
A girl made of glass. Gods and murders. A pack of ghosts. And a secret in a bottle. A kaleidoscope of st…
SUMO
By Lisa Sanaye Dring
A co-production of Ma-Yi Theater Company and La Jolla Playhouse
Directed by Ralph B. Peña
Entrenched in an elite sumo training facility in Tokyo, six men …
DISCOVER SUMO | Episode 3: Tradition
Sumo is more than a sport"it's a sacred ritual passed down for generations. In Episode 3: Tradition, playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring, director Ralph B. Pe…
Beyond the physical power of sumo lies a world of deep relationships, personal sacrifice, and human connection. In Episode 2: Humanity, join playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring, director Ralph B. P…
We've just hit another exciting milestone at The Delacorte! Take a special look at our latest revitalization development: the installation of our brand new wooden facade, made entirely from …
Step into the sacred ring with our new series "DISCOVER SUMO" exploring the physicality, tradition, and humanity behind sumo wrestling. Join playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring, director Ralph B. P…