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Free Shakespeare in the Park will not take place this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Shakespeare in the Park is an annual event held at the Delacorte Theater featuring large scale productions of famous works. Since its inception over 45 years ago, the Theater has hosted over five million people from across the globe.
Notable performances have included James Earl Jones in Othello, Meryl Streep in The Taming of the Shrew, and Al Pacino in The Merchant of Venice.
2020 Schedule
Richard II
May 19th to June 21st
Shakespeare's Richard II is a story of "lost sovereignty, political intrigue, and psychological complexity", according to the press release. The drama details the life of King Richard II at the end of the Medieval Ages. It is one of Shakespeare’s only works written entirely in verse.
The performance takes place in the open-air Delacorte Theater in the park.
There are a limited amount of reserved seats available in order to keep the majority of seats available for free.
As You Like It
July 14th to August 8th
The Public Theater’s groundbreaking initiative Public Works features an ensemble of both professional actors and community members from across New York. As You Like It is a pastoral comedy about the Forest of Arden, where all refugees are welcome. The play remains a favorite among audiences and this musical adaptation adapted by songwriter, composer, and performer Shaina Taub, is sure to delight.
Free tickets will be distributed every day there is a public performance for that evening's performance. Tickets will be available via the traditional in-person line at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, plus a daily in-person lottery in the lobby of The Public's flagship at 425 Lafayette, a daily online lottery, and in-person distribution locations throughout the five boroughs.
Tickets
Starting at noon each day, free tickets will be available at the Delacorte Theater for that night’s performance.
Standby tickets are provided to patrons if and when available (limit 2 per person).
Separate lines for ages 65+ and ADA accessibility are available, with ticket distribution starting at 10:00 am.
Location
The Delacorte Theater in Central Park is accessible by entering at 81st Street and Central Park West or at 79th Street and Fifth Avenue.