NYC Parks & The Public Theater Mobile Unit partner to bring free captivating Shakespeare performances to NYC parks!
AS YOU LIKE IT
When Duke Frederick exiles her father, Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the forest. Disguised as a young man, Rosalind encounters the heart-sick Orlando, who is desperately seeking none other than Rosalind. While the two young lovers role-play their way back into each other’s arms, the forest of Arden is abuzz with lovelorn shepherds, pining jesters, and battling brothers. True lovers, strange capers, and fools in the forest go heart-in-heart in Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy, directed by The Public’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Registration required.
Registration has begun and ends on 6/11/2026.
NYC Parks & The Public Theater Mobile Unit partner to bring free captivating Shakespeare performances to NYC parks!
AS YOU LIKE IT
When Duke Frederick exiles her father, Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the forest. Disguised as a young man, Rosalind encounters the heart-sick Orlando, who is desperately seeking none other than Rosalind. While the two young lovers role-play their way back into each other’s arms, the forest of Arden is abuzz with lovelorn shepherds, pining jesters, and battling brothers. True lovers, strange capers, and fools in the forest go heart-in-heart in Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy, directed by The Public’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Registration required.
Registration has begun and ends on 6/11/2026.
Medieval Drama at The Met Cloisters Lawn
Join the Fordham Medieval Dramatists for a spectacular, interactive outdoor staging of the 13th-century animal fable The Fox and the Wolf. Virtually unperformed since the Middle Ages, this play brings Reynard the fox, Sigrim the wolf, Chaunticleer the cock, and a flock of befuddled friars to vibrant life with bold costumes, creative staging, and a new translation for the occasion.
Free: Space is limited; first come, first served.
NOT JUST YOU. A play by Chima Chikazunga
A hard-working attorney, struggles to connect with her son after he’s been medically discharged from the military. But when her ex-husband resurfaces after years of sobriety, she soon discovers the trigger that fueled her son’s appetite for self-destruction.
Doors open at 6:30pm. NOT JUST YOU begins at 7:00pm in the Grand Foyer. Free with RSVP
Join the circus this spring, as Pied Piper Theatre presents BARNUM!
P.T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman on Earth, combines razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell “humbug” to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the 19th century’s greatest show-biz legend, Barnum is a colorful, dynamic spectacle with heart. Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart’s rousing score includes “There’s a Sucker Born Every Minute,” “Join the Circus,” “The Colors of My Life” and “Come Follow The Band.”
