The Public Theater

The Public Theater is the only theater in New York that produces Shakespeare, the classics, musicals, contemporary, and experimental pieces in equal measure. The Public furthers the vision of its innovative founder, Joe Papp, by advocating for the theater to remain an essential cultural force, propelling and reframing dialogue on some of the most important events of our time. The Public’s wide array of programming includes Free Shakespeare in the Park- paramount to its dedication to making theater accessible to all - as well as new and boundary-pushing stagings at The Public at Astor Place, and a range of artist and audience development initiatives.

Productions (113)

85
Excellent
146 Reviews
Ends Apr 07
NYC: East Village

A man faces a complex web of personal and political challenges in this new play by Itamar Moses.

67
Middling
5 Reviews
Ends Apr 27
NYC: East Village

Grief Hotel explores loss, memory, and absurdity in a surreal setting, navigating emotions with wit.

Unreviewed
Opens Mar 28
NYC: East Village

A theatre troupe stages a play about Sally Hemings & Thomas Jefferson in Suzan-Lori Parks' new work.

70
Good
11 Reviews
Open run
NYC: Virtual

The Public presents this audio drama about liberals gathering at a farm after the 2017 election.

Score it Buy from $58
Unreviewed
Opens Apr 11
NYC: East Village

A witty and imaginative play by Ife Olujobi exploring ambition and workplace diversity challenges.

86
Excellent
231 Reviews
Closed
NYC: East Village

A Native American woman navigates her roots and her modern life during the 2008 financial crisis.

76
Good
32 Reviews
Closed
NYC: Upper W Side

A new musical version of Shakespeare's classic tale.

75
Good
203 Reviews
Closed
NYC: East Village

Free Shakespeare in the Park returns with a modern day production of Shakespeare's tragic classic.

83
Great
43 Reviews
Closed
NYC: East Village

A free production of Shakespeare's comedy about two sets of twins mistaken for each other.

77
Good
37 Reviews
Closed
NYC: East Village

A live staged premiere of the audio drama set in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.

81
Great
42 Reviews
Closed
NYC: East Village

A theatrical concert featuring the music and plays of Suzan-Lori Parks written during the pandemic.

80
Great
123 Reviews
Closed
NYC: East Village

Pulitzer-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks' musical adaptation of the 1972 film of the same name.

Followers (3,318)

547 Reviews | 269 Followers
Literary and Music Enthusiast in both European and American Cultures.
Recently reviewed
728 Reviews | 414 Followers
Theatre has become a true passion of mine. I’m very keen on plays, musicals & operas from small... Read more
Recently reviewed
267 Reviews | 98 Followers
I like theater
Recently reviewed
aka
497 Reviews | 148 Followers
Been involved in theater for years -- writing, composing, performing and producing. I also serv... Read more
Recently reviewed
553 Reviews | 354 Followers
If you like this person's taste, follow him or her!
Recently reviewed
1K+ Reviews | 466 Followers
I lead a charmed life!
Recently reviewed
Nic
596 Reviews | 102 Followers
I enjoy seeing shows on both sides of the pond
Recently reviewed
674 Reviews | 126 Followers
I love seeing darker risky non musicals. Check out my theatrical bands videos on YouTube we a... Read more
Recently reviewed
272 Reviews | 82 Followers
My husband and I enjoy theater in NYC and in recent years have taken to the off Broadway shows. ... Read more
Recently reviewed
389 Reviews | 42 Followers
If you like this person's taste, follow him or her!
Recently reviewed
59 Reviews | 19 Followers
computer scientist who works with language. mostly experimental & off-(off-)broadway things, som... Read more
Recently reviewed
85 Reviews | 6 Followers
If you like this person's taste, follow him or her!
Recently reviewed