The Bard Lights Up Central Park in Renovated Delacorte
The Public Theater
POV
Step into a glorious midsummer night of mistaken identities and high-spirited romance as Sebastian and Viola crash through love’s labyrinth in a newly transformed open-air theater. Under Saheem Ali’s lively direction, this Central Park tradition returns more dazzling and inclusive than ever—expect a crowd buzzing with citywide camaraderie, joyful performances, and the timeless thrill of Shakespeare under the stars. Insider tip: Arrive early to soak in both the pre-show energy and the theater’s stunning makeover.
Step into a glorious midsummer night of mistaken identities and high-spirited romance as Sebastian and Viola crash through love’s labyrinth in a newly transformed open-air theater. Under Saheem Ali’s lively direction, this Central Park tradition returns more dazzling and inclusive than ever—expect a crowd buzzing with citywide camaraderie, joyful performances, and the timeless thrill of Shakespeare under the stars. Insider tip: Arrive early to soak in both the pre-show energy and the theater’s stunning makeover.
DETAILS
Central Park, NY
Aug. 7 - Sep. 14, 2025 at 8 PM
Photos courtesy of Joan Marcus and The Public Theater
ABOUT
Join us to revel in the midsummer madness as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge plots, and the trick doors of love. The Public’s Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director, Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali directs this joyful romp welcoming all of New York back to the magic of Central Park’s beloved theater. After 62 years as the home of Free Shakespeare in the Park, The Delacorte Theater was due for a major makeover. When the theater makes its triumphant return this summer with TWELFTH NIGHT, it will be more welcoming, more accessible, and more sustainable than ever before.
- The Public Theater
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