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 (101)
A daring new production of Shakespeare's classic, directed by Tony-nominee Robert O'Hara.
A modern-day reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet centered around a queer, Black man.
The Public presents this audio drama about liberals gathering at a farm after the 2017 election.
The return of the Public Theater's musical production of Shakespeare's classic comedy.
A new musical from Shaina Taub taking an unflinching look at the early Suffragist movement.
Award-winning playwright Mona Mansour delves into the Palestinian struggle for home and identity.
Audible Theater presents The Public Theater's critically acclaimed production of Coal Country.
The Public presents a world premiere audio drama set in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.
A poetic play inspired by the true story of the first Chinese woman to step foot in America.
Lupita Nyong'o stars in a podcast bilingual adaptation of Shakespeare's classic of doomed lovers.
A collection of brand-new monologues by five award-winning Asian American playwrights.
An Afro-surrealist play about 3 generations of Black women living through the Flint water crisis.
