937 stories by "The Public Theater"
THE TEMPEST
By William Shakespeare
Music & Lyrics by Benjamin Velez
Choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher
Directed by Laurie Woolery
As we continue to rebuild out of the pandemic, Public Work…
Dive into the art of creating a brand new Public Works musical adaptation with Benjamin Velez, the brilliant composer, and lyricist behind this summer's production of THE TEMPEST! Get ready …
"PUBLIC WORKS BUILDS A BETTER WORLD THROUGH THEATER" ✨
Explore the transformative magic of Public Works with some of the incredible community members who make it all possible! 🎅
Rehearsals for Public Works' electrifying musical adaptation of THE TEMPEST are underway! âš¡ 🤩 🎉 Witness the magical and powerful force of New York City and community thea…
Costume designer Jessica Jahn shares an inside look at her designs for Gertrude's costumes (played by Lorraine Toussaint) with a contemporary Shakespearean twist, from this season's Free Sha…
Join Alyssa Wray for an enchanting day in Central Park, lovingly cared for by the Central Park Conservancy, before experiencing The Public's Free Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte The…
HAMLET at The Delacorte Theater through August 6, 2023
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Kenny Leon
Returning once again to Free Shakespeare in the Park, director Kenny Leon command…
"Gods Cry"
Music written by Jason Michael Webb and Colby Lewis
Lyrics by Colby Lewis
Gods Cry is dedicated to the memory of Colby Lewis' cousin Shironda Williams Glaz.
HAMLET at The Delacor…
HAMLET at The Delacorte Theater through August 6, 2023
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Kenny Leon
Returning once again to Free Shakespeare in the Park, director Kenny Leon command…
HAMLET
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Kenny Leon
Returning once again to Free Shakespeare in the Park, director Kenny Leon commands The Delacorte stage with a nine-week, tour-de…
In this ninth Episode of Public Square 2.0, the re-launch of The Public Theater's podcast, Public Square, host Garlia Cornelia Jones speaks to leaders in the industry about the future of the…
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
Adaptation by Rebecca MartÃÂnez and Julián Mesri
Music, Music Direction, and Spanish Translations by Julián Mesri
Lyrics by Julián Mesri and Rebecca MartÃÂn…
In this eighth Episode of Public Square 2.0, the re-launch of The Public Theater's podcast, Public Square, we share a recording of the May 1, 2023 Public Shakespeare Initiative's Shakespeare…
The MAGIC of Free Shakespeare in the Park returns June 8 with HAMLET, a nine-week, contemporary present-day take on Shakespeare's classic tale, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon! Lea…
Experiencing Free Shakespeare in the Park has never been easier with our 5 WAYS TO ACCESS FREE TICKETS! We are so excited to see you this summer at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park for …
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
Adaptation by Rebecca MartÃÂnez and Julián Mesri
Music, Music Direction, and Spanish Translations by Julián Mesri
Lyrics by Julián Mesri and Rebecca MartÃÂn…
In this seventh Episode of Public Square 2.0, the re-launch of The Public Theater's podcast, Public Square, we take a look at James Ijames' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, FAT HAM. After its wi…
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
Adaptation by Rebecca MartÃÂnez and Julián Mesri
Music, Music Direction, and Spanish Translations by Julián Mesri
Lyrics by Julián Mesri and Rebecca MartÃÂn…
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
Adaptation by Rebecca MartÃÂnez and Julián Mesri
Music, Music Direction, and Spanish Translations by Julián Mesri
Lyrics by Julián Mesri and Rebecca MartÃÂn…
World Premiere
SHADOW/LAND
By Erika Dickerson-Despenza
Directed by Candis C. Jones
Premiering as an audio play at The Public, 2021 Susan Blackburn Prize winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza's sh…
World Premiere
SHADOW/LAND
By Erika Dickerson-Despenza
Directed by Candis C. Jones
Premiering as an audio play at The Public, 2021 Susan Blackburn Prize winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza's sh…
In this sixth Episode of Public Square 2.0, the re-launch of The Public Theater's podcast, Public Square, we take a look at Mobile Unit's bilingual production of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. Host G…
A sneak peek from the rehearsal room to the stage with shadow/land's Grand Marshal! ✨
Actor, Christine Shepard shares a glimpse into the development of the Grand Marshal and her work w…
Enjoy a new Public Square podcast episode, "shadow/land: Reflections of Home." 🎙
In this episode of Public Square, we take an exclusive look at bringing Erika Dickerson-Despenza's s…
"You Can Get It If You Really Want"
THE HARDER THEY COME
Book by Suzan-Lori Parks
Including Songs by Jimmy Cliff
Additional New Songs by Suzan-Lori Parks
Based upon the film, produced and…
