The Public Theater
Latest News on The Public Theater:
Randolph Curtis Rand Joins Cast PERFECT CRIME Off-Broadway (May 3, 2024)
Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM Extends For 4th Time; Descendants Meet The Cast (May 3, 2024)
New Musical NOISE, FAT HAM & More Set for Wilbury Theatre Group 24/25 Main Series Season (May 3, 2024)
Randolph Curtis Rand Joins Cast PERFECT CRIME Off-Broadway (May 3, 2024)
Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM Extends For 4th Time; Descendants Meet The Cast (May 3, 2024)
New Musical NOISE, FAT HAM & More Set for Wilbury Theatre Group 24/25 Main Series Season (May 3, 2024)
The Public Theater BIO
THE PUBLIC is theater of, by, and for all people. Artist-driven, radically inclusive, and fundamentally democratic, The Public continues the work of its visionary founder Joe Papp as a civic institution engaging, both on-stage and off, with some of the most important ideas and social issues of today. Conceived over 60 years ago as one of the nation's first nonprofit theaters, The Public has long operated on the principles that theater is an essential cultural force and that art and culture belong to everyone. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham, The Public's wide breadth of programming includes an annual season of new work at its landmark home at Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, The Mobile Unit touring throughout New York City's five boroughs, Public Forum, Under the Radar, Public Studio, Public Works, Public Shakespeare Initiative, and Joe's Pub. Since premiering HAIR in 1967, The Public continues to create the canon of American Theater and is currently represented on Broadway by the Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Their programs and productions can also be seen regionally across the country and around the world. The Public has received 59 Tony Awards, 170 Obie Awards, 53 Drama Desk Awards, 54 Lortel Awards, 32 Outer Critic Circle Awards, 13 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards, and 6 Pulitzer Prizes. publictheater.org
The Public Theater Photos
The company of The Public Theater's 60th anniversary Mobile Unit production of TWELFTH NIGHT with Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, and The Public's Director of Special Artistic Projects Stephanie Ybarra
Date:
04/28/2017
From: Photo Flash: Lupita Nyong'o and More Celebrate Mobile Unit's TWELFTH NIGHT Opening at The Public
A scene from JDX - a public enemy, running January 8-16 at The Public Theater at Astor Place as part of the 10th Anniversary Under the Radar Festival. Photo Credit: Bert Nienhuis.
Date:
01/02/2014
From: Photo Flash: First Look at 10th Anniversary Under the Radar Festival Productions, Kicking Off 1/8
Toshi Reagon performing in Toshi Reagon & BIGLovely: Sacred Stories, a one-night-only special engagement on January 19, part of the 10th Anniversary Under the Radar Festival at The Public Theater at Astor Place. Photo credit: Bernie DeChant.
Date:
01/02/2014
From: Photo Flash: First Look at 10th Anniversary Under the Radar Festival Productions, Kicking Off 1/8
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The cast of Fun Home, with music by Jeanine Tesori, book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron, based on the Alison Bechdel book, and directed by Sam Gold, running at The Public Theater at Astor Place. Photo credit: Joan Marcus.
Date:
10/08/2013
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Cerveris, Judy Kuhn & More in Public Theater's FUN HOME
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The Public Theater Productions
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The Public Theater Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Special Award
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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical
The Public TheaterHamilton
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- 2011 - Best Play Revival
The Public Theater, The Merchant of Venice
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Play
The Public Theater, The Motherf**ker with the Hat
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Obie Awards - 1992 - Special Citations for the conception and design
The Public Theater, Tis Pity She's a Whore
The Public Theater Videos
Video: First Look at GALILEE, 34 by Eleanor Burgess at South Coast Rep
by Joshua Wright - May 3, 2024
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of FAT HAM with Monteze Freeman and LaTrea Rembert on SIT AND SIP
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2024
Video: Watch a Q&A with FAT HAM at TheatreSquared Director Monteze Freeland
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2024
Video: Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
Video: Video Designer George Reeve Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024
Video: Naomi Lorrain and Toby Onwumere Discuss Why JORDANS Is So Timely and Important
by Survival Jobs - Apr 11, 2024
Video: Shaina Taub, Hillary Clinton, Malala Yousafzai, and More Discuss SUFFS on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024
Video: Watch The Set of Disney's HERCULES Being Assembled in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - Mar 14, 2024
Video: Watch a Trailer for THE ALLY Starring Josh Radnor at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024
Video: Producer Hillary Rodham Clinton Featured in New SUFFS Promotional Video
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024
Video: Get A First Look at I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2024
VIDEO: Patti Murin & Caissie Levy Sing FROZEN & More at Disney World
by Joshua Wright - Jan 17, 2024
The Public Theater News
Randolph Curtis Rand Joins Cast PERFECT CRIME Off-Broadway
Broadway veteran Randolph Curtis Rand has joined the cast of NYC's longest running show, PERFECT CRIME.
Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM Extends For 4th Time; Descendants Meet The Cast
Discover the latest updates on the New York premiere play SALLY & TOM by Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks, now extended for a fourth time. Also, learn about the special meeting between the cast and the descendants.
New Musical NOISE, FAT HAM & More Set for Wilbury Theatre Group 24/25 Main Series Season
The 2024/25 season at Wilbury Theatre Group, featuring the Rhode Island premieres and more has been revealed. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: First Look at GALILEE, 34 by Eleanor Burgess at South Coast Rep
Get a first look at South Coast Repertory's world premiere of Galilee, 34 by Eleanor Burgess. Directed by Davis McCallum, the story exploring the disciples in the aftermath of the Crucifixion, runs through May 12, 2024 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.
NewYorkRep Presents THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE At Royal Family Performing Arts Space
Get ready for THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE, a powerful new play presented by NewYorkRep. Explore themes of trauma, connection, and the complexities of hook ups from
Stage Directors And Choreographers Foundation Awards Ceremony to Take Place in May
Join in celebrating the best in stage direction and choreography at the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Awards Ceremony on May 6, 2024. Recognizing excellence in the performing arts.
Full Cast Set For the RSC's KYOTO
The RSC and Good Chance have announced full casting for the world premiere of Kyoto; a major new production which places audiences at the heart of the historic 1997 Kyoto climate summit.
City Theatre Announces THE REAL JAMES BOND...WAS DOMINICAN For 2024/2025 Season
City Theatre Company has announced the complete lineup for their 50th Anniversary. DNAWORKS' production of The Real James Bond...was Dominican joins the previously announced shows to round out the five show subscription series and will be performed in the Lillie Theatre in January and February 2025.
Tickets to HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway On Sale Through January 2025
A new block of tickets are now on sale for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL'S KITCHEN. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Full Cast Set For the UK Premiere of I'M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIRE
Full casting has been announced for the UK première of I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire by Samantha Hurley. Tyler Struble directs Kyle Birch (Brenda Dee Cankles) and Anders Hayward (Tobey Maguire) alongside the previously announced Tessa Albertson (Shelby Hinkley).
PRESENCIA Comes to the Bushwick Starr in June
The Bushwick Starr will partner with ¡Oye! Group, The Sol Project and Musical Theatre Factory to present the world premiere of PRESENCIA by Michelle J. “Micha” Rodriguez.
JORDANS Extended Through At The Public Theater
Catch the extended run of Ife Olujobi's new play JORDANS at the Off-Broadway until May 19. Don't miss this exciting theatrical event.
N'yomi Stewart Named as Directing Fellow for CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
Black Theatre Coalition has revealed its support for N'yomi Stewart as the directing fellow on CATS: 'The Jellicle Ball,' a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s epic dance musical. Learn more.
2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!
Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been announced by Kathleen Turner. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of FAT HAM with Monteze Freeman and LaTrea Rembert on SIT AND SIP
Special guests Director Monteze Freeman and actor LaTrea Rembert from TheatreSquared's 'Fat Ham' join Trey Smith for an episode of Sit and Sip. Listen to them discuss the show, being an artistic director, and the magic of co-productions in the video here!
Video: Watch a Q&A with FAT HAM at TheatreSquared Director Monteze Freeland
Director Monteze Freeland, co-Artistic Director at City Theatre, discusses the process of directing Fat Ham at TheatreSquard.
HAM4HAM Lottery Announced for HAMILTON Dallas Engagement
Jeffrey Seller and Broadway Dallas as a part of the Germania Insurance Broadway Series announce a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Dallas at Winspear Opera House.
Interview: Lea DeLaria is Bringing Fun & Guests to 54 Below with BRUNCH IS GAY
With special guests, laughter and music, Lea DeLaria is back! This time, she’s doing it at brunch! Catch the first of her new brunch series at 54 Below starting May 12th and June 2nd at 1 pm featuring guests Gabe Ebert (Matilda) and Alexis Michelle (RuPaul's Drag Race). Read a conversation with DeLaria about the new show and what's coming up next.
Ife Olujobi, Warren Leight & 2023 WGA Strike Captains Receive Dramatists Guild Advocacy Award
The Dramatists Guild of America revealed the recipients of the inaugural Dramatists Guild Advocacy Award. Learn more about the award!
METRA: A CLIMATE REVOLUTION WITH SONGS Will Receive Concert Performances
New climate justice musical, Metra: A Climate Revolution with Songs will receive two concert reading performances on May 22 and 23 at Judson Memorial Church.
The Public Theater FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has The Public Theater been nominated for?
The Public Theater has been nominated for various awards, including a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Musical at the Tony Awards for Hamilton, Best Play Revival for The Merchant of Venice, Best Play at the Tony Awards for The Motherf**ker with the Hat, and Special Citations for the conception and design at the Obie Awards for Tis Pity She's a Whore.
What awards has The Public Theater won?
The Public Theater has won several awards, including a Special Award from the Drama Desk Awards, Best Musical for "Hamilton" at the Tony Awards, Best Play Revival for "The Merchant of Venice," and Special Citations for the conception and design for "Tis Pity She's a Whore" at the Obie Awards.
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