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Lily Rabe, Raúl Esparza, and More Rehearse the Public Theater's Cymbeline

Daniel Sullivan directs the drama at the Delacorte Theater.

Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe lead the cast of Cymbeline, a production of Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park.
Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe lead the cast of Cymbeline, a production of the Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park.
(© Tammy Shell)

The Public Theater has released rehearsal photos for Cymbeline, the second show of the Public’s Free Shakespeare in the Park season at the Delacorte Theater. Directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan and featuring Hamish Linklater as Posthumus Leonatus/Cloten and Lily Rabe as Imogen, the production will run from July 23-August 23, with an official press opening on August 10.

Lily Rabe takes on the role of Imogen in the Public Theater's upcoming Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Cymbeline.
Lily Rabe takes on the role of Imogen in the Public Theater's upcoming Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Cymbeline.
(© Tammy Shell)

The company also features Teagle F. Bougere (Caius Lucius, Cornelius), Kate Burton (Queen, Belarius), Raúl Esparza (Iachimo), David Furr (Guidarius, First Lord), Jacob Ming-Trent (Aviragus, First Gentleman), Patrick Page (Cymbeline), and Steven Skybell (Pisanio, Gaoler, Frenchman).

Raúl Esparza takes on the role of Iachimo in Shakespeare's romance.
Raúl Esparza takes on the role of Iachimo in Shakespeare's romance.
(© Tammy Shell)

Cymbeline is the story of Princess Imogen’s fidelity that is put to the royal test when her disapproving father banishes her soul mate. The plot includes cross-dressing girls and cross-dressing boys, poisons and swordfights and dastardly villains.

Kate Burton and Raúl Esparza share a Cymbeline moment in rehearsal.
Kate Burton and Raúl Esparza share a Cymbeline moment in rehearsal.
(© Tammy Shell)

Cymbeline features scenic design by Riccardo Hernandez, costume design by David Zinn, lighting design by David Lander, sound design by Acme Sound Partners, original music by Tom Kitt, and choreography by Mimi Lieber.

Hamish Linklater costars in Daniel Sullivan's production of Cymbeline.
Hamish Linklater costars in Daniel Sullivan's production of Cymbeline.
(© Tammy Shell)

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