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…

PUBLIC CHARGE | 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…

Julissa Reynoso On Her Story PUBLIC CHARGE | 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…

Susannah Perkins is Antigone | 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 By Julissa Reynoso & Michael J. Chepiga | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

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, she leaves her su…

GIRL, INTERRUPTED Teaser | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

THIS SPRING AT THE PUBLIC: GIRL, INTERRUPTED Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok brings GIRL, INTERRUPTED to the stage. Based on Susanna Kaysen's bestselling memoir, this world …

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…

In Rehearsals: ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

WORLD PREMIERE ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) February 26, 2026 - April 05, 2026 By Anna Ziegler Directed by Tyne Rafaeli A riveting take on Sophocles' classic, ANTIGONE (THIS …

ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) Teaser Trailer | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

"A Different Spin on Antigone" - Tony Shalhoub & Celia Keenan-Bolger | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Tony Shalhoub and Celia Keenan-Bolger sit down for an Actor on Actor conversation about ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) at The Public Theater. In this first installment, they dis…

PUBLIC CHARGE: A New Play - Teaser Trailer | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

PUBLIC CHARGE: A New Play - Teaser Trailer | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Public Charge March 12, 2026 - April 05, 2026 Venue Newman Theater By Julissa Reynoso and Michael J. Chepiga Directed by Doug Hughes In 1982, seven-year-old Julissa immigrates to the U.S …

Peter Dinklage recites "For Renée Nicole Good..." by Amanda Gorman | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Peter Dinklage recites "For Renée Nicole Good " Killed by I.C.E. on January 7, 2026" by Amanda Gorman at THE PEOPLE'S FILIBUSTER, on the steps of The Public Theater. - THE PEOPLE'S FILIBU…

THE PEOPLE'S FILIBUSTER: A Protest For Humanity | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

On Saturday, January 31, more than 200 artists, elected officials, and community leaders gathered on the steps of The Public Theater for eight hours, holding the floor for humanity, justice,…

Laura Benanti performs "Edelweiss" from The Sound of Music | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Laura Benanti performs "Edelweiss" from The Sound of Music and invites the public to sing along at THE PEOPLE'S FILIBUSTER on the steps of The Public Theater. - THE PEOPLE'S FILIBUSTER On…

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The People's Filibuster | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

THE PEOPLE'S FILIBUSTER Saturday, January 31, 2026 11AM"7PM On the steps of The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. Streaming Worldwide Join The Public Theater along with artists, elected of…

Elevator Repair Service's ULYSSES | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

ULYSSES: January 13, 2026 - February 15, 2026 Created by Elevator Repair Service Text: Ulysses by James Joyce Co-Direction and Dramaturgy by Scott Shepherd Directed by John Collins Follo…

Elevator Repair Service's ULYSSES In Rehearsal | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Inside the ULYSSES rehearsal room! After the sold-out return of GATZ, Elevator Repair Service, "a heroic company that dares to venture into literary realms where theater artists are known …

A Case for Time and Texture: INITIATIVE with Lindsley Howard | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

WORLD PREMIERE INITIATIVE By Else Went Directed by Emma Rosa Went Playwright Else Went, alumnus of The Public's acclaimed Emerging Writers Group, brings her transformative new play INIT…

INITIATIVE BIPOC Critics Lab with Lindsley Howard | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

WORLD PREMIERE INITIATIVE By Else Went Directed by Emma Rosa Went Playwright Else Went, alumnus of The Public's acclaimed Emerging Writers Group, brings her transformative new play INIT…

Never Have I Ever " INITIATIVE | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

WORLD PREMIERE INITIATIVE By Else Went Directed by Emma Rosa Went Playwright Else Went, alumnus of The Public's acclaimed Emerging Writers Group, brings her transformative new play INIT…

"Everybody Loves to Go to Conventions" from THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS: A New Musical Adaptation, Music, and Lyrics by Ethan Lipton Based Upon the Play The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder Choreography by Sunny Min-Sook Hitt Directe…

Micaela Diamond "Ordinary Girl" from THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS: A New Musical Adaptation, Music, and Lyrics by Ethan Lipton Based Upon the Play The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder Choreography by Sunny Min-Sook Hitt Directe…

World Premiere Play INITIATIVE | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

WORLD PREMIERE INITIATIVE By Else Went Directed by Emma Rosa Went Playwright Else Went, alumnus of The Public's acclaimed Emerging Writers Group, brings her transformative new play INIT…

SHAKESPEARE FOR THE CITY 2026 | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

ANNOUNCING: SHAKESPEARE FOR THE CITY 2026 " presented by Citizens! ROMEO AND JULIET. THE WINTER'S TALE. AS YOU LIKE IT. PUBLIC WORKS. PUBLIC FORUM. At the newly revitalized Delacorte Theat…

THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS: A World-Premiere Musical | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS: A New Musical Adaptation, Music, and Lyrics by Ethan Lipton Based Upon the Play The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder Choreography by Sunny Min-Sook Hitt Directe…

Zoë Kim's DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?) | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

DID YOU EAT? (ë°¥ 먹었니?) Written and Performed by Zoë Kim Directed by Chris Yejin Choreographed by Iris McCloughan Ma-Yi Theater Company in Residence DID YOU EAT? (ë…

REJOICE | OH HAPPY DAY! | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

REJOICE! 🌟 Congratulations to the incredible company of OH HAPPY DAY on taking their final bows tonight at The Public!!! Join us in wishing them a happy trails! 🎉 💜 ð…

Love Languages | DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?)! | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Don't miss the FINAL PERFORMANCES of Zoë Kim's DID YOU EAT? (ë°¥ 먹었니?)! A reckoning"weaving through the textured threads of Korean/American identity, belonging, and h…

Keyshawn & Niecy | OH HAPPY DAY! | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

NEW YORK PREMIERE OH HAPPY DAY! By Jordan E. Cooper Original Songs by Donald Lawrence Directed by Stevie Walker-Webb Presented in Association with Baltimore Center Stage An impending flo…