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Romeo and Juliet
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.
2019 Schedule
Much Ado About Nothing
May 21 to June 23
Tony Award winner Kenny Leon puts his modernist take on Shakespeare’s tale of deception, old rivals, and torn lovers.
The story revolves around the war-torn city of Messina, where there is finally a period of peace. The Governor Leonata decides to hold a masquerade ball, where a battle of wits ensues.
Previous incarnations of the comedic play have been portrayed in Central Park since 1972, notably including a 2014 performance by actress Lily Rabe.
Coriolanus
July 16 to August 11
Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan directs the first adaptation of this classic tragedy since its 1979 performance in Central Park.
In one of the final tragedies that he wrote before his death, Shakespeare presents a ravaged city of Rome, with its hero Caius Marcius Coriolanus elected to bring back peace to an otherwise divided nation. Coriolanus’ efforts bring upon unexpected consequences.
Hercules
August 31 to September 8
Director Lear deBessonet brings to life the story of Hercules, based on the animated Disney film.
The production features songs from the film’s original composer Alan Menken, along with newly written tracks by lyricist David Zippel.
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.