New York City Event Guide

Shakespeare in the Park

Ticket Information, Schedule & Directions 

The Winter's Tale  The Merchant of Venice

Delacorte Theater | Central Park

Enter the Park at 81st Street & Central Park West or 79th Street & 5th Avenue

to 77th Street & Lexington Avenue

    to 79th Street & Broadway

to 81st Street & Central Park West

Info 212-260-2400 | The Public Theater

Tickets  Free | 2010 ticket distribution plan to be announced

Shakespeare in the Park is Joseph Papp's and the Public Theater's enduring gift to the people of NYC. Yes, New York is a very expensive city, but in how many other places can you see the folks who appear in these shows...for FREE? Tickets go fast so be sure to get to the Delacorte or the Public early. Pack a picnic supper and dine in the Park. The Delacorte's doors open at 7:30P

For the 2010 season the folk's at the Public Theater are featuring two classics by Bill Shakespeare, The Winter's Tale and The Merchant of Venice. The plays will run in repertory from June 9th thru August 1st

The Winter's Tale

Creative William Shakespeare author | Michael Greif director

Cast Jesse Tyler Ferguson Young Shepherd | Jesse L Martin Polixenes | Lily Rabe First Gentlewoman | Ruben Santiago-Hudson Leontes | Max Wright Old Shepherd

The Merchant of Venice

Creative William Shakespeare author | Daniel Sullivan director

Cast Al Pacino Shylock | Jesse Tyler Ferguson Soliano | Jesse L Martin Gratiano | Lily Rabe Portia | Ruben Santiago-Hudson Prince of Morocco | Max Wright Old Gobbo