Today's Sunday, January 25 performances at The Public Theater and Joe's Pub have been canceled.
Free Shakespeare in the Park
May 22, 2026 - June 28, 2026
Venue The Revitalized Delacorte Theater
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Saheem Ali
The Public’s Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali brings Shakespeare’s legendary star-crossed lovers to Central Park. Never was there a story of more woe, or romance, than the Bard’s tale of two lovers from warring families. In rapture at first sight, Romeo and Juliet defy their families’ bitter hatred and the bloodshed on the streets of Verona, determined to consecrate their passion with a secret marriage. Don’t miss this ravishing new production, essential viewing for any lover of Shakespeare, theater, and love itself.
Free Shakespeare in the Park is part of The Public’s annual summer celebration of Shakespeare for the City. Free. For All. Forever.


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Make a Gift & Reserve a Seat
As of 9/8/25, Partner and Young Partner members cannot reserve seats* for TWELFTH NIGHT online. Please contact giving@publictheater.org or 212.967.7555 for assistance before joining, as donations are non-refundable.
Reserved seats* are no longer available for Public Theater Supporter Plus members at ALL levels for all remaining productions of TWELFTH NIGHT.
Consider joining in now to be ready for Summer 2026, to access tickets for the 25/26 Astor Place season, and receive a range of year-long benefits.
*Please note, seating reservations for Supporter Plus, Partner, and Young Partner members have been open since April 2025. Reserved seating for a donation is limited in order to continue to keep the majority of tickets to Free Shakespeare in the Park accessible to all.
Accessibility
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Friday May 22 | 8:00 PM
Saturday May 23 | 8:00 PM
Sunday May 24 | 8:00 PM
Tuesday May 26 | 8:00 PM
Wednesday May 27 | 8:00 PM
Thursday May 28 | 8:00 PM
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Tuesday Jun 9 | 8:00 PM
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Tuesday Jun 16 | 8:00 PM
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Tuesday Jun 23 | 8:00 PM
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Friday Jun 26 | 8:00 PM
Saturday Jun 27 | 8:00 PM
Sunday Jun 28 | 8:00 PM