Shakespeare in the Park
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This summer is the 52nd anniversary of Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
King Lear
A production of “King Lear” will run from July 22nd to August 17th. Directed by Tony winner Daniel Sullivan, and starring Tony and Emmy award winner John Lithgow. It's Shakespeare’s classic drama about a King who loses everything—including his mind—when he disowns his favorite daughter, and finds himself betrayed in return.
Refer to shakespeareinthepark.org for more details.
Tickets
Tickets to Shakespeare in the Park are FREE and are distributed, two per person, at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park at 12 noon on the day of the show. People often line up a few hours before noon, so plan ahead.
Seat locations are distributed randomly.
Free tickets are also available through the Virtual Ticketing lottery at shakespeareinthepark.org on the day of the show.
To get to the Delacorte Theater: Enter at 81st Street and Central Park West or at 79th Street and Fifth Avenue.
Photo Credit: www.shakespeareinthepark.org