“A Little Life” from THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON | Live in Rehearsal at The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Live from the rehearsal room at The Public Theater, Andrew Durand and the company of THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON perform “A Little Life.” Following a highly acclaimed production…

Teaser Trailer: How Shakespeare Saved My Life by Jacob Ming-Trent | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Watch writer and star Jacob Ming-Trent introduce his play How Shakespeare Saved My Life, running at The Public Theater September 15 through October 25, 2026.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON washes ashore in New York City! | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

A TIMELESS TALE, CARRIED BY THE TIDE. NOW EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 22! THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON has officially come ashore in New York City, and this company is ready to bring Y…

How To Get Free Shakespeare in the Park Tickets (with Raúl Esparza) | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

THE WINTER'S TALE is almost on stage in Central Park, and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza, who plays Leontes, has the inside scoop on how to get your free tickets! Five ways to a…

NAATCO's HENRY VI: A Trilogy In Two Parts | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS Through July 19, 2026 By William Shakespeare A Trilogy in Two Parts Adapted and Directed by Stephen Brown-Fried NAATCO returns to The Public with their …

BEFORE CURTAIN: A Day with Daniel Bravo Hernández | ROMEO & JULIET at Free Shakespeare in the Park by The Public Theater

BEFORE CURTAIN: A Day with Daniel Bravo Hernández We spent the day with Daniel Bravo Hernández, who plays Romeo in Free Shakespeare in the Park's ROMEO & JULIET at the Delacorte Theater i…

FAMILY AFTERNOON at The Delacorte Theater | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

A look at FAMILY AFTERNOON at The Delacorte Theater! We had a wonderful event welcoming so many families from NYC and beyond to The Delacorte for a free and fun afternoon celebrating summer…

Mobile Unit's AS YOU LIKE IT | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

FREE TOUR ACROSS ALL FIVE BOROUGHS MOBILE UNIT'S AS YOU LIKE IT June 04, 2026 - June 28, 2026 By William Shakespeare Choreographed by Kelsey Burns Directed by Emma Rosa Went Bringing free…

Lover and His Lass — Mobile Unit's AS YOU LIKE IT | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

FREE TOUR ACROSS ALL FIVE BOROUGHS MOBILE UNIT'S AS YOU LIKE IT June 04, 2026 - June 28, 2026 By William Shakespeare Choreographed by Kelsey Burns Directed by Emma Rosa Went Bringing free…

The Balcony — ROMEO & JULIET at Free Shakespeare in the Park | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK ROMEO & JULIET Through June 28, 2026 Venue The Revitalized Delacorte Theater Runtime 2 hours and 40 minutes, including one intermission By William Shakespeare …

"Do you know his name?" — ROMEO & JULIET at Free Shakespeare in the Park | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK ROMEO & JULIET Through June 28, 2026 Venue The Revitalized Delacorte Theater Runtime 2 hours and 40 minutes, including one intermission By William Shakespeare …

"Holy Saint Francis!" — ROMEO & JULIET at Free Shakespeare in the Park | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK ROMEO & JULIET Through June 28, 2026 Venue The Revitalized Delacorte Theater Runtime 2 hours and 40 minutes, including one intermission By William Shakespeare …

NAATCO's HENRY VI: A Trilogy In Two Parts Teaser | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

ROMEO & JULIET In Rehearsals — Free Shakespeare In The Park | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

ROMEO & JULIET May 22, 2026 - June 28, 2026 Venue The Revitalized Delacorte Theater Runtime 3 hours, including one intermission By William Shakespeare Spanish Translations by Alfredo Mich…

LaChanze’s Guide to Free Shakespeare in the Park Tickets | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

This summer, Free Shakespeare in the Park returns to the Delacorte Theater in Central Park with two extraordinary productions: ROMEO & JULIET beginning May 22 and THE WINTER’S TALE later i…

NAATCO'S HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS In Rehearsals | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS June 09, 2026 - July 19, 2026 Venue Newman Theater By William Shakespeare A Trilogy in Two Parts Adapted and Directed by Stephen Brown-Fried NAATCO retu…

NAATCO's Mia Katigbak receives 2026 Lucille Lortel Lifetime Achievement Award | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

We’re still not over the incredibly celebrated and legendary Mia Katigbak receiving the 2026 Lucille Lortel Lifetime Achievement Award! ✨ Don’t miss Mia when she returns to The Public …

CITIES UNDER SIEGE: A Public Forum | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

This excerpt is drawn from a new documentary theater piece by acclaimed artists Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen titled NORTH STAR, including firsthand interviews with communities impacted by a…

GIRL, INTERRUPTED Begins May 13 | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

GIRL, INTERRUPTED. At The Public. Beginning May 13, Tony Award nominee Juliana Canfield and platinum recording artist King Princess take the stage as Susanna and Lisa, alongside Gabi Campo,…

GIRL, INTERRUPTED First Rehearsal | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Tony Shalhoub is Creon in ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN SCHOOL) | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) By Anna Ziegler Directed by Tyne Rafaeli A riveting take on Sophocles' classic, ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) reimagines the story of…

PUBLIC CHARGE "Being An American" Scene | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

WORLD PREMIERE PUBLIC CHARGE By Julissa Reynoso and Michael J. Chepiga Directed by Doug Hughes In 1982, seven-year-old Julissa immigrates to the U.S from the Dominican Republic. In 2009, sh…

JESA "Sisters" Scene | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

JESA By Jeena Yi Directed by Mei Ann Teo Ma-Yi Theater Company in Residence JESA by Jeena Yi, directed by Mei Ann Teo, is a riotous and heart-wrenching new play that explodes the idea of th…

JESA "To Umma & Appa" Scene | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

JESA By Jeena Yi Directed by Mei Ann Teo Ma-Yi Theater Company in Residence JESA by Jeena Yi, directed by Mei Ann Teo, is a riotous and heart-wrenching new play that explodes the idea of th…

ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) "I'm Pregnant" Scene | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) By Anna Ziegler Directed by Tyne Rafaeli A riveting take on Sophocles' classic, ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) reimagines the story of…

PUBLIC CHARGE Scene | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

WORLD PREMIERE PUBLIC CHARGE By Julissa Reynoso and Michael J. Chepiga Directed by Doug Hughes In 1982, seven-year-old Julissa immigrates to the U.S from the Dominican Republic. In 2009, sh…

PUBLIC CHARGE "Cuba Relationship" Scene | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

WORLD PREMIERE PUBLIC CHARGE By Julissa Reynoso and Michael J. Chepiga Directed by Doug Hughes In 1982, seven-year-old Julissa immigrates to the U.S from the Dominican Republic. In 2009, sh…

ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) "Palace Guard" Scene | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) By Anna Ziegler Directed by Tyne Rafaeli A riveting take on Sophocles' classic, ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) reimagines the story of…

Antigone 101 | ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) By Anna Ziegler Directed by Tyne Rafaeli A riveting take on Sophocles' classic, ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) reimagines the story of…

JESA "What's Next" Scene | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

JESA By Jeena Yi Directed by Mei Ann Teo Ma-Yi Theater Company in Residence JESA by Jeena Yi, directed by Mei Ann Teo, is a riotous and heart-wrenching new play that explodes the idea of th…

JESA | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

JESA By Jeena Yi Directed by Mei Ann Teo Ma-Yi Theater Company in Residence JESA by Jeena Yi, directed by Mei Ann Teo, is a riotous and heart-wrenching new play that explodes the idea of th…