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Review: Suzan-Lori Parks Adapts a Classic Jamaican Film in The Harder They Come
Her new reggae semi-jukebox musical is making its world premiere at the Public Theater.
Suzan-Lori Parks will lead Public Shakespeare Talks: Shakespeare as a Playwright as part of the Public Shakespeare Initiative.
Theater News
Public Theater Announces Spring Lineup for Public Forum and Public Shakespeare Initiative
Suzan-Lori Parks, Jay O. Sanders, and more will participate in the Public's spring programming.
Justin David Sullivan plays May in & Juliet on Broadway.
Special Reports
Point-Counterpoint: Should Theater Awards Stop Separating Acting Categories by Gender?
In 2018, our critics debated the durability of "Best Actress" and "Best Actor" awards in a time of increasing gender nonconformity. The conversation still persists.
Nicholas Hoge will play Polixenes in The Winter's Tale.
Theater News
Casting Set for Public Theater's Mobile Unit Winter's Tale
Lee Sunday Evans will direct the Shakespearean late romance.
Heather Christian, Duncan Sheik, and Public Forum Director Michael Friedman at Public Forum: A Festival of Songwriting.
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Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and More Participate in Public Forum: A Festival of Songwriting
The four-night series was held a Joe's Pub.
Annaleigh Ashford will star in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Theater News
Danny Burstein and Annaleigh Ashford to Star in Shakespeare in the Park's Midsummer
A Midsummer Night's Dream will be presented alongside Julius Caesar.
David Byrne brings his latest rock musical Joan of Arc: Into the Fire to the Public Theater.
Theater News
David Byrne Rock Musical Joan of Arc: Into the Fire Announces Casting
The team behind Here Lies Love returns to the Public Theater with an extended run.
Cheryl Strayed and Nia Vardalos celebrate the opening night of Tiny Beautiful Things at the Public Theater.
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Nia Vardalos, Cheryl Strayed, and More Celebrate the Opening of Tiny Beautiful Things
The new work runs at the Public Theater.