937 stories by "The Public Theater"
​Playwright Lloyd Suh and Director Ralph B. Peña talk what it means to tell the inspired story of THE CHINESE LADY, 188 years later in today's America.
THE CHINESE LADY
By Lloyd S…
Director Les Waters, Co-Founder of NAATCO and Actor, Mia Katigbak talk about the why of OUT OF TIME. With special behind the scenes of the unique play that brings you 5 stories on 1 stage, w…
A conversation exploring issues faced by aging communities with NYC experts and leaders sharing their passionate advocacy for change.
Stay tuned for part 3 coming next, WITH CARE: THE PLAY…
Another component to this year's Black History Month were two panels with some icons of Black Theatre. Members of our Black History Month Committee, Kaleda Davis and Garlia Cornelia Jones, w…
A conversation exploring issues faced by aging communities with NYC experts and leaders sharing their passionate advocacy for change .
Stay tuned for part 3 coming next, WITH CARE: THE PLA…
Dive deep into the producing process of OUT OF TIME, a unique theater experience involving five playwrights commissioned to create one collection of plays.
Stay tuned for part 2 coming 3/1:…
OUR COUNTRY
Created by Annie Saunders and Becca Wolff
Produced by Octopus Theatricals
Mara Isaacs, Executive/Creative Producer
From the wild frontier to Ancient Greece, OUR COUNTRY unearths…
Now - Dec 12
CULLUD WATTAH
By Erika Dickerson-Despenza
Directed by Candis C. Jones
2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza's new Afro-surrealist play premieres at …
Now - Dec 12
CULLUD WATTAH
By Erika Dickerson-Despenza
Directed by Candis C. Jones
2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza's new Afro-surrealist play premieres at …
Now - Dec 12
CULLUD WATTAH
By Erika Dickerson-Despenza
Directed by Candis C. Jones
2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza's new Afro-surrealist play premieres at …
Now - Dec 12
CULLUD WATTAH
By Erika Dickerson-Despenza
Directed by Candis C. Jones
2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza's new Afro-surrealist play premieres at …
The innovative festival of The Public's winter season returns to in-person performances at The Public Theater and partner venue Mabou Mines and P.S. 21 with artists from across the U.S. and …
Final Weekend! Now - December 5th
THE VISITOR
Music by Tom Kitt
Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Book by Kwame Kwei-Armah & Brian Yorkey
Choreography by Lorin Latarro
Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Base…
Now through December 12
CULLUD WATTAH
By Erika Dickerson-Despenza
Directed by Candis C. Jones
2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza's new Afro-surrealist play pre…
CULLUD WATTAH
Now - December 5
By Erika Dickerson-Despenza
Directed by Candis C. Jones
2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza's new Afro-surrealist play premieres …
Now - December 5
THE VISITOR
Music by Tom Kitt
Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Book by Kwame Kwei-Armah & Brian Yorkey
Choreography by Lorin Latarro
Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Based on the Groundswe…
Extended! Now - December 5
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With heart, humor, and lush new songs, Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning team Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey and Kwame Kwei-Armah bring their so…
Co-Book Writer, Kwame Kwei-Armah shares the process of adapting THE VISITOR and our responsibility as artists to inspire change.
THE VISITOR
Now through November 28
Access tickets: thepubli…
The 2020 cast of THE VISITOR sings "Heart In your Hands"
ON SALE NOW: thepublic.nyc/thevisitor
THE VISITOR
October 14 - November 28, 2021
Music by Tom Kitt
Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Book by K…
The cast of THE VISITOR sings "Lady Liberty"
ON SALE NOW: thepublic.nyc/thevisitor
THE VISITOR
October 7 - November 21, 2021
Music by Tom Kitt
Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Book by Kwame Kwei-Arm…
MOBILE UNIT'S SUMMER OF JOY will be a pop-up experience in New York's open spaces with three key community and performance elements. Each day will begin with the National Black Theatre's Sta…
Now through September 18th only. Learn more about accessing free tickets: thepublic.nyc/freeticketsinthepark
MERRY WIVES
By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Jocelyn Bioh
Directed by Saheem Al…
MERRY WIVES
July 6 - September 18
By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Jocelyn Bioh
Directed by Saheem Ali
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2021
MERRY WIVES
By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Jocelyn Bioh
Directed by Saheem Ali
July 6 - September 18
To learn more about accessing tickets, visit thepub…
SHADOW/LAND
Written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza
Directed by Candis C. Jones
Featuring Te'Era Coleman (9-1-1 Caller), Lizan Mitchell (Magalee), Lance E. Nichols (9-1-1 Dispatcher and Caller)…