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06/24/2026

The acclaimed HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS is “FAST-PACED AND GRIPPING” with “STARTLING PERFORMANCES”—Helen Shaw, The New York Times

Live on stage like never before! Don’t miss your chance to experience the action-packed story that inspired the famous series GAME OF THRONES, including some of the most thrilling characters Shakespeare ever wrote!

NAATCO’s epic marathon, this summer, only at The Public!
Get your tickets now: thepublic.nyc/HENRYVI 👑 ⚔️

FREE! Explore Power, Gender, and the Shakespearean Stage tomorrow, June 25 from 6-6:30pm! What do Shakespeare's most fas...
06/24/2026

FREE! Explore Power, Gender, and the Shakespearean Stage tomorrow, June 25 from 6-6:30pm!

What do Shakespeare's most fascinating women reveal about power, gender, and the stage? Join us for a pre-show deep dive of NAATCO’s acclaimed production of HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS with Shakespeare scholars and authors Gina Apostol and Dr. Pasupathi of Hofstra University about the women at the center of Shakespeare's histories—from Joan of Arc to Margaret of Anjou—and what it means to bring them to life in 2026.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the return of the thrilling epic saga HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS! Get your tickets now: thepublic.nyc/HENRYVI

06/23/2026

The arrival of an estimated 3,000 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota—dubbed Operation Metro Surge—began a period of significant civic unrest with far-reaching impact on public safety, law enforcement, the local economy and workforce, education, and the daily lives of Minnesotans.

This excerpt is drawn from a new documentary theater piece by acclaimed artists Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen titled THE SURGE, including firsthand interviews with communities impacted by a major ICE operation in Minnesota. Conceived as a direct artistic response to those events, THE SURGE is commissioned and developed in partnership with the Guthrie Theater and The Public Theater.

Experience a powerful look into this developing work at CITIES UNDER SIEGE, a FREE Public Forum at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park on Monday, June 29 at 8PM! This special Forum evening will feature a sneak peek from this urgent work in progress and discussion around how cities and civilians respond in moments of crisis. You won’t want to miss it!

There are 4 ways you can access FREE Public Forum tickets ⬇️
1. The line at The Delacorte.
2. Evening Standby at The Delacorte.
3. Digital lottery with TodayTix.
4. In-person lottery at The Public.

Visit thepublic.nyc/PublicForum for more info on tickets and this summer’s series.

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Don’t miss the FINAL WEEK of Free Shakespeare in the Park’s ROMEO & JULIET! FREE performances run through this Sunday, J...
06/23/2026

Don’t miss the FINAL WEEK of Free Shakespeare in the Park’s ROMEO & JULIET! FREE performances run through this Sunday, June 28 only! 🌳❤️🌟

Experience the classic tale of Shakespeare’s legendary star-crossed lovers like you’ve never seen before on The Delacorte stage in Central Park, directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali!

Find details on all 5 ways to get FREE tickets, performance schedules, accessibility info, and senior options: thepublic.nyc/park

06/23/2026

BEFORE CURTAIN: A DAY WITH DANIEL BRAVO HERNÁNDEZ ✨

We spent the day with Daniel Bravo Hernández, who plays Romeo on stage now in Central Park, before he went in to work. We grabbed some food in his neighborhood uptown, talked about bringing Spanish to the Delacorte stage, rode the train downtown, ran into a middle school friend out of nowhere, and took a walk through the park, chatting about all the incredible talent and potential he sees coming out of his community.

ROMEO & JULIET is on stage at the Delacorte through June 28. Learn more about the 5 ways to get FREE tickets: thepublic.nyc/romeoandjuliet

06/23/2026

Don’t miss the FINAL free performances of Mobile Unit’s AS YOU LIKE IT in Queens & Brooklyn this week! 🎶

Final tour stops:
June 23: Roy Wilkins Park (Queens)
June 24: Brownsville Recreation Center (Brooklyn)
June 25–26: Sunset Park (Brooklyn)
June 27–28: Prospect Park at The Peninsula (Brooklyn)

Don’t miss your chance to experience this summer’s joyful new production of Shakespeare’s beloved classic romantic comedy, directed by Emma Rosa Went!

All performances are FREE and begin at 6:30PM. We’ll see you there! 🏙️ ✨

FREE Public Forms continue with CITIES UNDER SIEGE at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park on Monday, June 29 at 8PM! I...
06/23/2026

FREE Public Forms continue with CITIES UNDER SIEGE at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park on Monday, June 29 at 8PM!

In January 2026, The Public Theater and The Guthrie Theater partnered to commission acclaimed documentary theater artists Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen to capture firsthand interviews, begin in-depth engagement with affected communities, and embark on the creation of a new play, THE SURGE featuring Minnesotans’ real experiences.

This special Forum evening will feature a sneak peek from this urgent work in progress and discussion around how cities and civilians respond in moments of crisis. You won't want to miss it!

There are 4 ways you can access FREE Public Forum tickets ⬇️
🌳: The line at The Delacorte.
🌇: Evening Standby at The Delacorte.
📱: Digital lottery with TodayTix.
🎟️ : In-person lottery at The Public.

Visit thepublic.nyc/PublicForum for more info on tickets and this summer's series.

This Saturday & Sunday (June 27–28) at Prospect Park—The Peninsula at 6:30PM! 🌳 Come catch the final FREE performances o...
06/23/2026

This Saturday & Sunday (June 27–28) at Prospect Park—The Peninsula at 6:30PM! 🌳 Come catch the final FREE performances of Mobile Unit’s AS YOU LIKE IT in Brooklyn!

Enjoy the closing weekend of this summer’s joyful new production of Shakespeare’s beloved classic romantic comedy with friends and family in the park. Bring your neighbors too! ✨

📸 by Peter Cooper

QUEENS & BROOKLYN! 👋 Catch the FINAL free performances of Mobile Unit’s AS YOU LIKE IT in your borough this week! Final ...
06/23/2026

QUEENS & BROOKLYN! 👋 Catch the FINAL free performances of Mobile Unit’s AS YOU LIKE IT in your borough this week!

Final tour stops:
June 23: Roy Wilkins Park (Queens)
June 24: Brownsville Recreation Center (Brooklyn)
June 25–26: Sunset Park (Brooklyn)
June 27–28: Prospect Park at The Peninsula (Brooklyn)

Don’t miss your chance to experience this summer’s joyful new production of Shakespeare’s beloved classic romantic comedy, directed by Emma Rosa Went!

All performances are FREE, come join us! 🏙️ ✨

📸 by Peter Cooper

🗯️ Dive deeper into NAATCO’s HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS with two FREE upcoming pre-show conversations with Shakesp...
06/23/2026

🗯️ Dive deeper into NAATCO’s HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS with two FREE upcoming pre-show conversations with Shakespeare scholars and members of the show’s creative team on June 25 & 26!

Power, Gender, and the Shakespearean Stage
(June 25, 6-6:30PM)
What do Shakespeare’s most fascinating women reveal about power, gender, and the stage? Join audience consultant Nancy Bulalacao and Dr. Pasupathi of Hofstra University for a conversation about the women at the center of Shakespeare’s histories—from Joan of Arc to Margaret of Anjou—and what it means to bring them to life in 2026.

Shakespeare Today: Artists in Conversation
(June 26, 6-6:30PM)
How do you make a 400-year-old play feel relevant today? Join Shakespeare scholar James Shapiro, HENRY VI adaptor and director Stephen Brown-Fried, for a candid conversation moderated by dramaturg Jack Moore about the art of staging Shakespeare in 2026 and what it demands, what it reveals, and why it still matters.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the return of the acclaimed epic saga HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS, this summer, at The Public! Get your tickets now: thepublic.nyc/HENRYVI 👑 ⚔️

📸 by HanJie Chow ()

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