Shakespeare In The Park, NYC

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Affair: Shakespeare In The Park

When: Wednesday, May 27 - Friday, June 5th, 2015 (The Tempest)

Friday, July 27 - Sunday, August 23, 2015 (Cymbeline)

Hot Spot: Delacorte Theater in Central Park, NYC

Deets: Free Shakespeare in the Park is an annual event that is held at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. It is produced by The Public Theater, and attendance is free, provided that guests wait in line for tickets on the day of the performance.

This summer is the 53rd anniversary of Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Shakespeare in the Park includes two productions over the course of the summer, and one of New York City's most beloved summer traditions: 

Academy Award nominee Sam Waterston (Newsroom, Law & Order, The Public’s King Lear) returns in THE TEMPEST, Shakespeare’s classic about young love, old enemies and the eternal magic of storytelling. Exiled to a fantastical island, Prospero unleashes a churning storm to shipwreck the traitor brother who stole his throne and settle the score once and for all. But bitter revenge is upended by newfound love in this sublime masterpiece that proves we are all “such stuff as dreams are made on.” Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Romeo and Juliet, Our Lady of Kibeho, If/Then, Next to Normal) directs.

In the Shakespearean fairytale CYMBELINE, Princess Imogen’s fidelity is put to the royal test when her disapproving father banishes her soul mate. Cross-dressing girls and cross-dressing boys, poisons and swordfights and dastardly villains all take the stage in this enchanting romp about the conquering power of love.

Who You May Spot: Families, couples and Shakespeare enthusiasts 

Hint For The Average Socialite: Tickets to Shakespeare in the Park are FREE and are distributed, two per person, at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park at 12 noon on the day of the show. People often line up a few hours before noon, so plan ahead. Seat locations are distributed randomly.

Free tickets are also available through the Virtual Ticketing lottery at shakespeareinthepark.org on the day of the show.

OR Become a Summer Supporter and skip the line, receive reserved seating, and additional discounts.

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