Free Shakespeare in the Park
Romeo and Juliet
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.
HOW TO ACCESS TICKETS
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NOTE: The calendar below shows the performance schedule. The world “UNAVAILABLE” is associated with each performance only because booking advanced reserved seating is only for Public Theater members.
If you are not a member, information on ticket distribution locations and other FAQs for Summer 2026 will be available in April 2026.
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Calendar
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
Friday May 29 | 8:00 PM
Saturday May 30 | 8:00 PM
Sunday May 31 | 8:00 PM
Tuesday Jun 2 | 8:00 PM
Wednesday Jun 3 | 8:00 PM
Thursday Jun 4 | 8:00 PM
Friday Jun 5 | 8:00 PM
Saturday Jun 6 | 8:00 PM
Sunday Jun 7 | 8:00 PM
Tuesday Jun 9 | 8:00 PM
Thursday Jun 11 | 8:00 PM
Friday Jun 12 | 8:00 PM
Saturday Jun 13 | 8:00 PM
Sunday Jun 14 | 8:00 PM
Tuesday Jun 16 | 8:00 PM
Wednesday Jun 17 | 8:00 PM
Thursday Jun 18 | 8:00 PM
Friday Jun 19 | 8:00 PM
Saturday Jun 20 | 8:00 PM
Sunday Jun 21 | 8:00 PM
Tuesday Jun 23 | 8:00 PM
Wednesday Jun 24 | 8:00 PM
Thursday Jun 25 | 8:00 PM
Friday Jun 26 | 8:00 PM
Saturday Jun 27 | 8:00 PM
Sunday Jun 28 | 8:00 PM
- Available
- Not Available