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The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Romeo & Juliet has officially opened. Learn more and check out photos from opening night here!

The Public Theater will present the return of the renowned Public Forum series to The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, beginning with free event Quick, Bright, Things to Come to Confusion, or What We Do For Love.

The Public Theater kicked off another Shakespeare for the City season and Free Shakespeare in the Park at its 2026 Gala. Grammy Award winner and 2026 Tony winner Shoshana Bean headlined the special night, hosted at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

ALL THESE EMPTY MINDS, written and directed by Ryan Curley, will make its world premiere at The Rat Theatre in Dumbo, Brooklyn, following workshops and a private reading at The Players Theatre.

The Public Theater's revitalized Delacorte Theater will reopen this summer with PUBLIC FORUM and PUBLIC STORIES programming, featuring Amy Sherald, Michael Sandel, Anna Deavere Smith, and DC 37 union members as civic storytellers.

The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.

Public Forum returns to The Public this season with Public Forum: Notes, where Attendees can go behind the curtain with acclaimed artist Ethan Lipton at this free event as he shares the creative journey of crafting songs for The Seat of Our Pants.

The acclaimed play Constellations by Nick Payne will return to New York City for a one-night-only immersive performance, reimagined by Argentinian director Milagros Luis.

Just last night, the Delacorte Theater officially reopened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. Check out photos of the cast in action here and photos from the red carpet here!

The Public Theater just presented its annual gala on the lawn outside the newly renovated Delacorte Theater, where guests got an exclusive preview as The Public lit up the reimagined theater for the first time.

Thirty-five orchestra and arts professionals will participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program.

Writer-performers Andy Roninson (Jonathan Larson Grant recipient) and Sean McVerry (DangerMouse, AURORA) present the concert debut of their award-winning musical THE REAL KYLE McCARREN at Joe's Pub on May 19th, 2025.

The Public Theater just celebrated opening night of GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Check out photos from inside the big night!

On June 4, The Public and the Broadway production of SUFFS joined together to celebrate one of the major artistic programs of The Public, Public Works. See photos from inside the starry event below as Tony-winner Renee Elise Goldbery, Jelani Alladin, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and more turn out to celebrate!

The Public Theater held its Annual Gala, honoring the creative team of HELL’S KITCHEN: Camille A. Brown, Kristoffer Diaz, Michael Greif, and Alicia Keys. Check out photos from inside the big night.

Just last night, the Black Theatre Coalition hosted its Inaugural BTC Gala, celebrating entertainment professionals working in theater, film, television, cultural institutions, and music. Check out photos from inside the big night here!

Alicia Keys and Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN have established a comprehensive Fellowship Program. Learn more about the program here!

Sphinx Organization announces SphinxConnect: Amplify and 27th Annual Sphinx Competition happening from January 24-27, 2024 in Detroit.

Ryan Quinn directs Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, a feverish memory of young love, in Fordham University Theatre's production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.

The Green Room 42 presents the concert debut of the score of SOVIET REBEL GIRL, the new musical by Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Andy Roninson (Take A Ten), as part of its New Works Series on November 2nd, 2023.