NY Classical Theatre: "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar"

Don't miss these free annual performances by NY Classical Theatre!

Each June, NY Classical Theatre brings an interactive production to Central Park for three weeks of unforgettable outdoor theater. Following that, the show continues in Carl Schurz Park and Battery Park for shorter runs.

These productions feature NY Classical’s signature Panoramic Theatre style, where audiences move alongside the actors throughout the park, becoming active participants in the story as it unfolds.

2026 Performance Details

Production: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

Written by: William Shakespeare

Directed by: Stephen Burdman

Central Park Showtimes: Tuesdays through Sundays, June 2 – June 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Shakespeare's play puts loyalty and ambition on a collision course, following a group of senators whose attempt to save a republic from tyranny unravels into fractured alliances, public fury, and chaos. A gripping look at power, persuasion, and the weight of political consequences, it's a play that feels urgently of the moment.

What to Know

LOCATION

Enter the park at Central Park West and West 103rd Street.

RESERVATIONS

All NY Classical performances are FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Walk-up participants are welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note that performances have limited attendance based on the theater's NYC Department of Parks & Recreation permits. Make a FREE reservation to secure your spot.

To reserve a pre-show conversation with the Artistic Director for a group of 10 or more, please call (212) 662-0760.

PICNICS

Picnics at the performance are welcome and encouraged. 

Book a Grab & Go Picnic and pick it up nearby at 100th Street.

WEATHER

Check the website for updates on that day's performance. Guests who have made an online reservation and opt-ed into receiving emails from NY Classical will be emailed about inclement weather cancellations by 6pm.