The Public Theater
Latest News on The Public Theater:
HAM4HAM Lottery Announced for HAMILTON Dallas Engagement (Apr 26, 2024)
Ife Olujobi, Warren Leight & 2023 WGA Strike Captains Receive Dramatists Guild Advocacy Award (Apr 26, 2024)
METRA: A CLIMATE REVOLUTION WITH SONGS Will Receive Concert Performances (Apr 26, 2024)
HAM4HAM Lottery Announced for HAMILTON Dallas Engagement (Apr 26, 2024)
Ife Olujobi, Warren Leight & 2023 WGA Strike Captains Receive Dramatists Guild Advocacy Award (Apr 26, 2024)
METRA: A CLIMATE REVOLUTION WITH SONGS Will Receive Concert Performances (Apr 26, 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: 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
Video: Get an Exclusive Sneak Peek at Shoshana Bean in Rehearsal for Her Annual Holiday Concert at The Apollo
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023
The Public Theater News
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.
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.
Cast and Creative Teams Set for Clubbed Thumb's SUMMERWORKS
Clubbed Thumb will present SUMMERWORKS. See who is starring, learn about the productions and see how to purchase tickets.
Erich Bergen, Heidi Blickenstaff, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of New Musical SWITCHED
There will be a private industry presentation of the new musical SWITCHED on Friday, May 3, 2024, led by Erich Bergen, Heidi Blickenstaff, Beth Malone, and more!
Spotlight: LAUGHS IN SPANISH at Theatre Squared
SEE NOW: Why does NWA rave about 𝙇𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝?
Review Roundup: JORDANS at the Public Theater
The Public Theater celebrated opening night of the world premiere of JORDANS written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus and Creatives Rebuild New York artist-in-residence Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. Check out what the critics are saying!
Interview: Ally Bonino Shares Why SUFFS is 'Important and Very Necessary'
Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Ally Bonino, who is currently making her Broadway debut in the new musical Suffs. Learn more about the show!
Photos: Ife Olujobi's JORDANS Celebrates Opening Night at the Public Theater
The Public Theater celebrated opening night of the world premiere of JORDANS written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus and Creatives Rebuild New York artist-in-residence Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. Check out photos from the big day here!
ACCUSED! Comes to Central Works Berkeley in July
Central Works 2024 Season will continue with a comic murder mystery from the Central Works Writers Workshop, world premiere #74.
DANIEL REICHARD: SONGS FROM THE BOARDWALK Will Play The Ice Palace This June
Join the Ice Palace for a special performance by DANIEL REICHARD, presenting his latest show, Songs from The Boardwalk, on June 15th. Don't miss out on this musical extravaganza.
Baayork Lee & More Join Pittsburgh CLO 2024 Summer of Musicals
Pittsburgh CLO has unveiled the Creative Teams for the 2024 Summer of Musicals. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets.
Steven Skybell, Christine Pedi & More to Star in HEARTBREAK HOUSE at Gingold Theatrical Group
Gingold Theatrical Group will continue the 19th season of Project Shaw with Heartbreak House by George Bernard Shaw. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Idina Menzel to Launch TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME TOUR This Summer
Idina Menzel is going on tour this summer! See if Menzel is performing in a city near you, and learn how to purchase tickets.
SUFFS Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording in June
Suffs will release its Original Broadway Cast Recording on June 14th. The album is now available for pre-order.
The Public Theater's Free Bilingual Musical THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Returns
The Public Theater has announced complete casting for the encore tour of Mobile Unit's bilingual musical adaptation of Shakespeare's classic comedy THE COMEDY OF ERRORS.
Amphibian Stage Announces Playwrights & Actors For SPARKFEST '24
After a nationwide search, Amphibian Stage has announced the artists selected to share their talents at SparkFest 2024. In 2024, SparkFest, the annual performing arts festival, will celebrate the AAPI (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) community.
Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Lillias White & More Will Lead Red Bull Theater's THE TEMPEST
Details have been announced for Red Bull Theater's upcoming production of The Tempest, starring Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Lillias White, and more.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
The Public Theater FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has The Public Theater been nominated for?
The Public Theater has been nominated for several 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 at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Musical at the Tony Awards for Hamilton, Best Play Revival for The Merchant of Venice, and Special Citations for the conception and design at the Obie Awards for Tis Pity She's a Whore.
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