"The Public Theater officially kicks off its summer season of Free Shakespeare in the Park with the highly anticipated first preview of Romeo & Juliet. Marking the first time the Bard's ultimate tragedy has graced the Delacorte Theater stage in nearly 20 years, this production arrives with a revitalized energy. Directed by Saheem Ali, the staging offers a bold linguistic twist: while the warring world of the Montagues and Capulets operates in English, the star-crossed lovers share their private scenes in Spanish-a secret language reserved solely for their romance."
"Set in a border town where ideological violence spills into the streets, the production promises a visceral, contemporary resonance. This year's season opener marks the grand reopening of the newly revitalized Delacorte Theater. To celebrate, The Public is hosting a massive kickoff event on Saturday, May 30, featuring family-friendly festivities, concessions, a pop-up from Wonder and meet-and-greets with the theater's unofficial mascot, Romeo the Raccoon."
"While Romeo & Juliet (running through June 28) is the crown jewel of the early summer, it's just one part of a massive new citywide initiative called Shakespeare for the City. Expanding far beyond the borders of Central Park, the 2026 program includes: As You Like It: A touring production by the Mobile Unit, directed by Emma Rosa Went, which will bring the comedy to parks and plazas across all five boroughs throughout June."
"The Winter's Tale: Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan returns to the Delacorte to direct this haunting romance, beginning July 25. Summer Fridays at The Delacorte: Explore revitalized theater on select Fridays (June 5 & 19; August 7, 14 & 21) with self-guided tours, photo ops, family programming and a pet-friendly atmosphe"
Free Shakespeare in the Park returns to the heart of Manhattan with the first preview of Romeo & Juliet on Friday, May 22. The production marks the first Delacorte Theater staging of the tragedy in nearly 20 years, directed by Saheem Ali. Montagues and Capulets speak English, while Romeo and Juliet share private scenes in Spanish, creating a romantic secret language. The story is set in a border town where ideological violence spills into the streets, aiming for visceral contemporary resonance. The newly revitalized Delacorte Theater reopens with a large kickoff event on Saturday, May 30, including family activities, concessions, a Wonder pop-up, and meet-and-greets with Romeo the Raccoon. Romeo & Juliet runs through June 28, as part of Shakespeare for the City, including touring As You Like It, a Delacorte return for The Winter’s Tale, and Summer Fridays with tours and family programming.
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