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Free Shakespeare in the Park

The Winter's Tale

July 25, 2026 - August 23, 2026

Venue The Revitalized Delacorte Theater

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Daniel Sullivan

Tony Award-winning director Daniel Sullivan returns to Free Shakespeare in the Park with a spellbinding new production of THE WINTER’S TALE. When the King of Sicilia becomes convinced his pregnant wife has been unfaithful, the royal baby is smuggled to the coast of Bohemia where an old shepherd finds her and renames her Perdita. Sixteen years later, Perdita falls in love with another young shepherd, Doricles, who turns out to be a prince in disguise. Honesty is a fool and true love the only answer in this mysterious, romantic tale of defiance and destiny. 

Free Shakespeare in the Park is part of The Public’s annual summer celebration of Shakespeare for the City. Free. For All. Forever.

Citizens Presenting PartnerJL Greene

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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