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Buying a ticket to a Broadway show is not the only way to be able to enjoy that increadibly rich theater scene of New York City.
It's a known fact that NYC theater tickets are rather expensive, but a significantly less know fact is that you can attend a NYC theater show that is totally free and open for general public. Or you can ontain coplimentary tickets for an off Brodway, off off Broadway and sometimes Broadway show (a play or a musical) free of charge or at a significant discount. But you do need to know how to go about it!
Buying a ticket to a Broadway show is not the only way to be able to enjoy that increadibly rich theater scene of New York City.
It's a known fact that NYC theater tickets are rather expensive, but a significantly less know fact is that you can attend a NYC theater show that is totally free and open for general public. Or you can ontain coplimentary tickets for an off Brodway, off off Broadway and sometimes Broadway show (a play or a musical) free of charge or at a significant discount. But you do need to know how to go about it!
While many other sites give information about discount theater tickets in NYC, Club Free Time gives you all the info about those NYC theater performances that are totally free and open for general public. In addition, as a CFT member you have a chance to attend not-at-all-free off Broadway, off off Broadway and sometimes Broadway theater performances at no cost. if you are looking for cheap theater tickets in NYC - you should look no further: we are able to obtain free tickets for our members when a show has some unsold seats and producers would like to create that magical 'full house' feel. As an article in The New York Times said: New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.
Our members attend off-Broadway, off-off-Broadway and sometimes Broadway shows, opera, classical music and jazz concerts, dance performances, children shows, comedy clubs, cabaret, etc. using complimentary tickets which they can reserve once they login to www.clubfreetime.com.
There are 41 Broadway theatres, approximately 85 Off-Broadway theatres, and about 120 off off Broadway theaters in NYC. These categories are not about the quality of productions or the talent involved, it's all about the number of seats in the venue: Broadway theaters have over 500 seats, off-Broadway theaters have between 100 and 499 and the bvenues with fewer than 100 seats are referred to as Off Off Broadway.
At the beginning of the 20th century many theatres were located on Broadway and that's when the 'Broadway theater' term came to life. Only three 'Broadway' theatres are located on Broadway nowadays: the Winter Garden, the Marquis, and the Broadway Theatre. All other Broadway theaters are located in the theater district in the blocks east and west of Broadway around Times Square. The Theater District lies between 42nd and 53rd streets.
In the 1890s this section of Broadway was one of the first part of town to be lit with electric lights, which led to the New York Telegram headline 'Found on the Great White Way' and that's how the nickname 'the Great White Way' came to life. Most visitors never venture off the Great White Way. Approximately 14 million people a year attending Broadway shows.
Meanwhile, although Eugene O'Neill famously said in 1931: ''One of the things I regret, is the passing of the experimental group theater,'' off Broadway and off off Broadway theaters, being significantly less commercial then Broadway, or, in many cases, not commercial at all, offer a great variety of extremelly interesting and exciting experimental and not-so-experimental works. If you want to see real quality theater - give off Broadway and off off Broadway theater a try.
Off Broadway theaters have nurtured Pulitzer Prize-winning plays and playwrights and attracted prominent actors and actresses. Musicals such as ''A Chorus Line'' and ''Ain't Misbehavin' '' moved to Broadway from off Broadway. You may as well see a Broadway show at an Off Broadway theater as producers can continue running their shows with considerably reduced weekly costs by going from Broadway to Off-Broadway, as actor salaries and advertising costs are much less for off Broadway theaters. (We put lots of efforts in obtaining complimentary tickets for off Broadway shows for our members). One of the most famous off Broadway theaters is the Public Theater
The world of Off Off Broadway theaters is one of most interesting and unknown parts of New York City's theatrical life. It gives you the real sence of belonging as being so close to the stage allows you to see every nuance of what's happening there. That's where young, exciting playwrights are discovered. That's where you can see talented, unknown actors who may become the big stars of tomorrow at the tiny fraction of a Broadway ticket price.
Join Club Free Time and enjoy free theater performances or get free tickets to the shows (off Broadway, off off Broadway and sometimes even Broadway) which are not free for general public, but are free for Club Free Time members! Club Free Time is a NYC staple for finding amazing things to do for free. Some amazing deals are available in advance, but in some cases you will be able to get those last minute theater tickets. NYC gives you many options.
In case you would like to get yourself more familiar with New York Theater life here is the list of NYC off-Broadway theaters:
Abrons Art Center, 466 Grand St. (@ Pitt St.)
Altered Stages, 212 W. 29th St. (btw. 7th Ave. & 8th Ave.)
American Place Theatre, 111 W. 46th St. (btw. 6th Ave. & Broadway)
Theater At Blessed Sacrament, 152 W. 71st St. (btw. Columbus Ave. & Broadway)
Astor Place Theater, 434 Lafayette St. (btw. 4th St. & Astor Pl.) (212)254-4370 see seating chart...
Blue Man Group: Tubes
Atlantic Theater, 336 W. 20th St. (btw. 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.)
Bank Street Theatre, 155 Bank St. (btw. Washington St. & West St.) 591-0564
Lynn Redgrave Theater45, 45 Bleecker St. (btw. Broadway & Lafayette St.)
Cap 21, 18 W 18th St #6 (btw. 5th Ave. & 6th Ave.)
Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce St. (btw. Bedford St. & Hudson St.)
City Center, 131 W. 55th St. (btw. 6th Ave. & 7th Ave.)
Classic Stage Co., 136 E. 13th St. (btw. 3rd Ave & 4th Ave.) 677-4210
Club El Flamingo, 547 W. 21st St. (btw. 10th Ave. & 11th Ave.)
Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (btw. Rivington St. & Stanton St.)
Connelly Theatre, 220 East 4th St. (btw. Ave. A & Ave. B)
Currican Theatre, 154 W. 29th St. (btw. 6th Ave. & 7th Ave.)
Daryl Roth Theater, 101 East 15th Street
De La Guarda
Duffy Theater, 1553 Broadway (@46th St.) 695-3401
Duke Theatre, 229 West 42nd (btw. 7th Ave. & 8th Ave)
Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 W. 52nd St. (btw. 10th Ave. & 11th Ave.) 247-4982
Expanded Arts, 113 Ludlow St. (btw. Delancey & Rivington St.)
Flatiron Playhouse, 119 West 23rd St. (btw. 6th Ave. & 7th Ave.)
Flea, 41 White St. (btw. Church & Broadway)
Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond Street
Gloria Maddox Theatre, 151 West 26th St. (btw. 6th Ave. & 7th Ave.)
Greenwich House Theater, 27 Barrow St. (@ 7th Ave. South) 541-8441
Greenwich Street Theater, 547 Greenwich St. (btw. Charlton & Vandam)
Grove Street Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (@ 7th Ave.)
HERE, 145 Avenue of the Americas (btw. Spring & Dominick)
Homegrown Theatre, 2628 Broadway (@ 99th St.) 229-7500
Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th St. (btw. 9th Ave. & 10th Ave.)
Ibis Supper Club, 321 W. 44th St. (btw. 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.) 239-6200
Intar Theatre, 420 W. 42nd St. (btw. 9th Ave. & 10th Ave.) 279-4200
Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. (btw. 10th Ave. & 11th Ave.) 757-3318
Jane Street Theater, 113 Jane St. (@ W. Side Highway) 239-6200
John Houseman Theater, 450 W. 42nd St. (btw. 9th Ave. & 10th Ave.)
John Jay College Theatre, 899 10th Ave. (btw. 58th St. & 59th St.)
Kraine Theatre, 85 East 4th St. (btw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.)
La Mama, 74A East 4th St. (btw. 2nd Ave. & 3rd Ave.)
Lambs Theatre, 140 W. 44th St. (btw. Broadway & 6th Ave.)
Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St. (btw. Hudson St. & Bleecker St.)
McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 Broadway (@ 76th St.) 279-4200
Manhattan Class Company Theater, 120 W. 28th St. (btw. 6th Ave. & 7th Ave.) 727-7765
Manhattan Theatre Club, 131 W. 55th St. (btw. 6th Ave. & 7th Ave.) 581-1212
Minetta Lane Theatre, 18 Minetta Lane (Just E. of 6th Ave.)
The Mint Theater, 311 W. 43rd St. (btw. 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.)
Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, 150 W. 65th St. (@ Lincoln Center)
The Neighborhood Playhouse, 340 E. 54th St. (btw. 1st Ave. & 2nd Ave.) 522-1421
New 42nd St. Theater, 348 West 42nd St. (btw. 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.)
New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (btw. 7th Ave. & 8th Ave.)
New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E 4th St. (btw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.) 460-5475
New York Performance Works, 128 Chambers St. (Just E. of W. Broadway)
Ohio Theatre, 66 Wooster St. (btw. Spring & Broome St.)
Orpheum Theater, 126 2nd Ave. (btw. 7th St. & St. Mark's Pl.) 477-2477
P.S. 122, 150 1st Ave (@ 9th St.), (212) 477-5288
Phil Bosakowski Theatre, 354 W. 45th St. (btw. 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.)
Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal St. (btw. W 3rd St. & Minetta Ln.) 475-1449
Playhouse 91, 316 E. 91st St. (btw. 1st Ave. & 2nd Ave.) 831-2000
Playwrights Horizons Studio Theatre, 416 W. 42nd St. (btw. 9th Ave. & 10th Ave.)
Primary Stages, 354 W. 45th St. (btw. 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.) 212-333-4052
Producers Club, 358 West 44th St. (btw. 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.)
(Joseph Papp) Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (btw. Astor Pl. & 4th St.)
Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, 304 W. 47th St. (btw. 8th Ave. & 9th Ave)
Quintero Theater, 534 West 42nd St. (btw. 10th Ave. & 11th Ave.)
The Rattlestick Theatre, 224 Waverly Place (just W. of 7th Ave.)
RAW Space (Studio L), 529 W. 42nd St. (btw. 10th Ave. & 11th Ave.) 414-7734
Raymond J. Greenwald Theatre, 307 W. 26th St. (btw. 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.)
St. Luke's Church, 308 W. 46th St. (btw. 8th Ave. & 9th Ave)
Second Stage Theater, 307 W. 43rd St. (@8th Ave.) 246-4422
Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St. (btw. 6th Ave & 7th Ave)
Soho Rep, 46 Walker St. (btw. Church St. & Broadway)
Ellen's Stardust Diner, 1650 Broadway (@ 51st St.)
Sullivan Street Playhouse, 181 Sullivan St. (btw. Houston St. & Bleeker St.) 674-3838
Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46th St. (btw. 9th Ave. & 10th Ave.)
Theater at St. Peter's Church, Citicorp Center (Lexington Ave. & 54th St.) 935-5820
Theatre 3, 311 W. 43rd St. (btw. 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.)
Theatre Four, 424 W. 55th St. (btw. 9th Ave. & 10th Ave)
Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (btw. 9th St. & 10th St.) 633-1292
Theatre 22, 54 West 22nd St. (btw 5th Ave. & 6th Ave.)
Thirteenth Street Repertory, 50 W. 13th St. (btw. 5th Ave. & 6th Ave.) 675-6677
Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. (btw. Broadway & Columbus Ave.) 799-4599
Trilogy Theater, 341 West 44th St. (btw. 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.)
29 Street Repertory Theatre, 212 W. 29th St. (@ 7th Ave.) 465-0575
Union Square Theater, 100 E. 17th St. (btw. Union Square E. & Irving Pl.) 307-4100
Variety Arts Theatre, 110 3rd Ave. (btw. 13th St. & 14th St)
Vineyard Theatre,108 East 15th Street | New York
Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank St. (btw. Washington St. & W. Side Hwy.)
Westside Theatre, 407 W. 43rd St. (btw. 9th Ave. & 10th Ave.)
Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher St. (W. of Washington St.)
14th St. Y, 344 East 14th St. (btw. 2nd Ave. & 3rd Ave.)
47th Street Theatre, 304 West 47th St. (btw. 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.)
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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
85 Free Plays, Free Shows ! Free Theater in New York City (NYC) Sat, 05/17/2025 - and on...
Shakespeare said All world’s a stage. Our editors at CFT couldn’t agree more, so we give you the most complete listing of free shows in New York. Also, as a Club Free Time member, you can get exclusive free tickets to off-Broadway, off-off-Broadway and, sometime, Broadway shows.
A member can reserve from 2 to 5 complimentary tickets (depending on a show) as long as the supply lasts.
Theater | The Imaginary Invalid: Moliere's Comedy-Ballet Starring Broadway Actor
Argan is ill. But is he? Argan is dying. But aren't we all? Argan wants absolute control. But is that ever achievable? After a series of upside down attempts to snap him out of it, a solution is found. But will it save him? The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that legendary French playwright Moliere wrote and was originally conceived as a Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance, and music are intertwined. It explores the fear of disease and the exploitation it breeds through infinitely humorous dialogue and in-your-face satire. This production will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, original music by cellist Johnathan Moore, and stars Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah. Director and Translator: Lucie Tiberghien Choreographer and Dancer: Cal Hunt Composer and Cellist: Johnathan Moore Cast: Dante Bonner, Mary Bacon, Rory Furey-King, Doron JePaul, Naomi Lorrain, Sahr Ngaujah, Shayvawn Webster
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 17
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Play | New Original Play: The Ana Project
Ana, arrived in NYC alone, as an immigrant from the Dominican Republic in 1960, to attend college and develop her talent as a math prodigy. She worked nights at a textile factory in Manhattan and fell in love with a charming stranger. She helped the rest of her family emigrate from the Dominican Republic to escape a violent dictatorship and they struggled with the transition to their new life in the US, when Ana's life and dreams fell apart. Years later, Ana tries to help her daughter avoid the same mistakes as the generations of women clash in irreconcilable differences and are drawn together again by the love that binds them. Playwright: Dacyl Acevedo
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 17
3:30 pm
Free
3:30 pm
Free
Theater | The Imaginary Invalid: Moliere's Comedy-Ballet Starring Broadway Actor
Argan is ill. But is he? Argan is dying. But aren't we all? Argan wants absolute control. But is that ever achievable? After a series of upside down attempts to snap him out of it, a solution is found. But will it save him? The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that legendary French playwright Moliere wrote and was originally conceived as a Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance, and music are intertwined. It explores the fear of disease and the exploitation it breeds through infinitely humorous dialogue and in-your-face satire. This production will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, original music by cellist Johnathan Moore, and stars Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah. Director and Translator: Lucie Tiberghien Choreographer and Dancer: Cal Hunt Composer and Cellist: Johnathan Moore Cast: Dante Bonner, Mary Bacon, Rory Furey-King, Doron JePaul, Naomi Lorrain, Sahr Ngaujah, Shayvawn Webster
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 17
7:30 pm
Free
7:30 pm
Free
Play | New Play from Kennedy Center-Featured Writer: We the People of these Fifty Acre Woods
Inspired by A.A. Milne's classic characters, the beloved 100 Acre Wood is in the midst of a civil war. Throughout this multi-year conflict, childhood friends Winnie, Christopher, and H.P. Piglet find themselves on different paths. H.P. struggles with the moral dilemmas of being a soldier, Christopher discovers what can happen when the powerless gain power, and Winnie is on the run for dodging the draft. Part war epic, part whimsical absurdism, this play looks at how people justify violence, the lengths you'll go to defend what you believe in and if fire is fought with fire - will the acres just burn to the ground? Playwight: Andrew Michael Reid
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 17
8:00 pm
Free
8:00 pm
Free
Performance | Theater Show Exploring Asian-American Jewish Identity
What Do I Do with All This Heritage? is the first-ever theatre show to explore the lives of Asian American Jews, a whimsical and thought-provoking journey into their lives as they reveal their true stories of holding two age-old traditions in their hearts. .
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, May 18
2:30 pm
Free
2:30 pm
Free
Sun, May 18
3:00 pm
Regular: $30
Member: $0
3:00 pm
Regular: $30
Member: $0
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Play | New Play from Kennedy Center-Featured Writer: We the People of these Fifty Acre Woods
Inspired by A.A. Milne's classic characters, the beloved 100 Acre Wood is in the midst of a civil war. Throughout this multi-year conflict, childhood friends Winnie, Christopher, and H.P. Piglet find themselves on different paths. H.P. struggles with the moral dilemmas of being a soldier, Christopher discovers what can happen when the powerless gain power, and Winnie is on the run for dodging the draft. Part war epic, part whimsical absurdism, this play looks at how people justify violence, the lengths you'll go to defend what you believe in and if fire is fought with fire - will the acres just burn to the ground? Playwight: Andrew Michael Reid
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, May 18
3:30 pm
Free
3:30 pm
Free
Play | Award-Winning Comedy-Drama Play from Italy: Like an Octopus in a Guitar
When the protagonist of Like an Octopus in a Guitar decides that he no longer wants to leave the house, he develops an obsession with death and begins to spend his days imagining his funeral. A funny and absurd journey inside the mind of an individual who is slowly losing his memories, where the actors' bodies become a metaphor and instrument for remembering. In this suspended world, where even the names of the characters have been forgotten, dreams and reality merge to tell the story of a man's internal battle. A battle between the desire to heal and the temptation to remain, forever, playing with death. Playwright: Marco Ziello Directors: Licia Amarante and Marco Ziello Cast: Annachiara Castorino, Gerardo D'Amato, Francesco Del Gaudio, Sabrina La Regina, Paola Santamaria, Marco Ziello In Italian with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, May 18
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Sun, May 18
6:00 pm
Regular: $By invitation only
Member: $0
6:00 pm
Regular: $By invitation only
Member: $0
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Theater | The Imaginary Invalid: Moliere's Comedy-Ballet Starring Broadway Actor
Argan is ill. But is he? Argan is dying. But aren't we all? Argan wants absolute control. But is that ever achievable? After a series of upside down attempts to snap him out of it, a solution is found. But will it save him? The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that legendary French playwright Moliere wrote and was originally conceived as a Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance, and music are intertwined. It explores the fear of disease and the exploitation it breeds through infinitely humorous dialogue and in-your-face satire. This production will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, original music by cellist Johnathan Moore, and stars Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah. Director and Translator: Lucie Tiberghien Choreographer and Dancer: Cal Hunt Composer and Cellist: Johnathan Moore Cast: Dante Bonner, Mary Bacon, Rory Furey-King, Doron JePaul, Naomi Lorrain, Sahr Ngaujah, Shayvawn Webster
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, May 18
7:30 pm
Free
7:30 pm
Free
Play | New Play from Kennedy Center-Featured Writer: We the People of these Fifty Acre Woods
Inspired by A.A. Milne's classic characters, the beloved 100 Acre Wood is in the midst of a civil war. Throughout this multi-year conflict, childhood friends Winnie, Christopher, and H.P. Piglet find themselves on different paths. H.P. struggles with the moral dilemmas of being a soldier, Christopher discovers what can happen when the powerless gain power, and Winnie is on the run for dodging the draft. Part war epic, part whimsical absurdism, this play looks at how people justify violence, the lengths you'll go to defend what you believe in and if fire is fought with fire - will the acres just burn to the ground? Playwight: Andrew Michael Reid
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, May 18
8:00 pm
Free
8:00 pm
Free
Musical | New, Original Musical Inspired by the Three Stooges: For Love or Funny
This event is the first public presentation of a piece developed during an incubator program, For Love or Funny, by fellowship recipients Sonya Hayden and Megan Loughran! For Love or Funny is a classic musical comedy which reimagines the Three Stooges as a trio of sisters: Mo, Mary, and Curly. In a goofy, slapstick version of 1930s Brooklyn, the sisters' family-owned clothing store is about to close--unless they can somehow get a whopping $500 by the next day. When they learn that the cops are offering that exact reward for the capture of a notorious robber, they hatch a harebrained scheme to catch him themselves. Along the way, our trio must rely on their bonds of sisterhood to succeed, while navigating mix-ups, mayhem, mistaken identities, and more. As a female writing duo, fellowship winners Loughran and Hayden are excited to put a modern twist on old-school comedy and center bold female characters who get to land the punches and the punchlines.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 19
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Staged Reading | The Care and Keeping of Schizophrenia (and Other Demons): Controlling Pressure
Charity has just turned 25 and plans to move to California with her 41-year-old girlfriend, despite her family being in shambles after her brother’s mental health emergency. But Charity is visited by an obnoxious, bossy Sleep Demon who demands Charity “deal with her shit.” An absurdist, humorist romp, this play asks: can Charity take control of the pressures bearing down on her or will she succumb to the waves? Written by Gloria Oladipo .
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 19
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Musical | New, Original Musical Inspired by the Three Stooges: For Love or Funny
This event is the first public presentation of a piece developed during an incubator program, For Love or Funny, by fellowship recipients Sonya Hayden and Megan Loughran! For Love or Funny is a classic musical comedy which reimagines the Three Stooges as a trio of sisters: Mo, Mary, and Curly. In a goofy, slapstick version of 1930s Brooklyn, the sisters' family-owned clothing store is about to close--unless they can somehow get a whopping $500 by the next day. When they learn that the cops are offering that exact reward for the capture of a notorious robber, they hatch a harebrained scheme to catch him themselves. Along the way, our trio must rely on their bonds of sisterhood to succeed, while navigating mix-ups, mayhem, mistaken identities, and more. As a female writing duo, fellowship winners Loughran and Hayden are excited to put a modern twist on old-school comedy and center bold female characters who get to land the punches and the punchlines.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 19
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Staged Reading | The Care and Keeping of Schizophrenia (and Other Demons): an absurdist, humorist romp
Charity has just turned 25 and plans to move to California with her 41-year-old girlfriend, despite her family being in shambles after her brother's mental health emergency. But Charity is visited by an obnoxious, bossy Sleep Demon who demands Charity "deal with her shit." An absurdist, humorist romp, this play asks: can Charity take control of the pressures bearing down on her or will she succumb to the waves? Written by Gloria Oladipo .
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 19
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Staged Reading | Surreal Adaptation of Euripides' Tragedy: Hecuba and Polyxena
This event is a studio reading of Hecuba and Polyxena by Amanda L. Andrei--a bold, surreal adaptation inspired by Euripides' tragedy and the American eugenics movement. At its heart, this play is about a Philippine-born mother and baker, struggling to piece together memories of violence and loss in a haunting journey through history, identity, and survival. The evening highlights the voice of playwright Amanda L. Andrei, whose work centers diasporic perspectives and hidden histories.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 19
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Staged Reading | Potliqka: Black in the Antebellum South
A three-act epic about Black history in the Antebellum South, spanning from 1790–1820, following James Hemmings, the founding father of soul food; a southern family—Esther, Freeman, and Missy (based on young Malinda Russell, the first Black woman to publish a cookbook in 1866); and Abina Kisi, Yawo Abayie, and Ama Nanny, a family who remembers the Middle Passage and their stolen Ghanaian culture. It’s a story of love, loss, and freedom, told one plate at a time. Written by Celeste Jennings .
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 20
1:30 pm
Free
1:30 pm
Free
Staged Reading | Potliqka: Black in the Antebellum South
A three-act epic about Black history in the Antebellum South, spanning from 1790-1820, following James Hemmings, the founding father of soul food; a southern family--Esther, Freeman, and Missy (based on young Malinda Russell, the first Black woman to publish a cookbook in 1866); and Abina Kisi, Yawo Abayie, and Ama Nanny, a family who remembers the Middle Passage and their stolen Ghanaian culture. It's a story of love, loss, and freedom, told one plate at a time. Written by Celeste Jennings .
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 20
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Theater | The Imaginary Invalid: Moliere's Comedy-Ballet Starring Broadway Actor
Argan is ill. But is he? Argan is dying. But aren't we all? Argan wants absolute control. But is that ever achievable? After a series of upside down attempts to snap him out of it, a solution is found. But will it save him? The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that legendary French playwright Moliere wrote and was originally conceived as a Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance, and music are intertwined. It explores the fear of disease and the exploitation it breeds through infinitely humorous dialogue and in-your-face satire. This production will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, original music by cellist Johnathan Moore, and stars Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah. Director and Translator: Lucie Tiberghien Choreographer and Dancer: Cal Hunt Composer and Cellist: Johnathan Moore Cast: Dante Bonner, Mary Bacon, Rory Furey-King, Doron JePaul, Naomi Lorrain, Sahr Ngaujah, Shayvawn Webster
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 20
7:30 pm
Free
7:30 pm
Free
Performance | Stories in Water
Join artist Jumana Emil Abboud for a storytelling performance exploring myth, memory, and our ties to water. Developed through workshops, A River’s Keepers invites participants and audiences to reflect on personal and collective relationships to rivers and streams through spoken word and collaborative mark-making.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 21
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Wed, May 21
7:00 pm
Regular: $64
Member: $0
7:00 pm
Regular: $64
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Wed, May 21
7:00 pm
Regular: $40
Member: $0
7:00 pm
Regular: $40
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Thu, May 22
2:00 pm
Regular: $58.50
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2:00 pm
Regular: $58.50
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Thu, May 22
7:00 pm
Regular: $64
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7:00 pm
Regular: $64
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Thu, May 22
7:00 pm
Regular: $40
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7:00 pm
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Theater | The Imaginary Invalid: Moliere's Comedy-Ballet Starring Broadway Actor
Argan is ill. But is he? Argan is dying. But aren't we all? Argan wants absolute control. But is that ever achievable? After a series of upside down attempts to snap him out of it, a solution is found. But will it save him? The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that legendary French playwright Moliere wrote and was originally conceived as a Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance, and music are intertwined. It explores the fear of disease and the exploitation it breeds through infinitely humorous dialogue and in-your-face satire. This production will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, original music by cellist Johnathan Moore, and stars Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah. Director and Translator: Lucie Tiberghien Choreographer and Dancer: Cal Hunt Composer and Cellist: Johnathan Moore Cast: Dante Bonner, Mary Bacon, Rory Furey-King, Doron JePaul, Naomi Lorrain, Sahr Ngaujah, Shayvawn Webster
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 22
7:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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Comedy Club | Standup Show
Catch some of the best comedians at this free weekly stand-up show, featuring a lineup of rising stars and seasoned favorites. Past performers include Sheng Wang, Mark Normand, Dan Soder, Annie Lederman, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 22
8:00 pm
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8:00 pm
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Thu, May 22
9:30 pm
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Performance | Lower East Side Festival of the Arts
Over 200 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers, filmmakers, and musicians come together for a vibrant three-day celebration of the arts. Expect multidisciplinary performances, outdoor music and food vendors, a fine art exhibition, a film series, children's programming, and a poetry jam--all free and open to the public. Highlights include appearances by David Amram, Austin Pendleton, and Penny Arcade; performances by groups such as Bond Street Theater, Folksbiene National Yiddish Theater, and Tilted Axes; plus a lineup of dance, aerial, comedy, and musical acts. This year's theme: "We will not be silenced, speak up for democracy."
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 23
6:00 pm
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6:00 pm
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Fri, May 23
7:00 pm
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Fri, May 23
7:00 pm
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Theater | The Imaginary Invalid: Moliere's Comedy-Ballet Starring Broadway Actor
Argan is ill. But is he? Argan is dying. But aren't we all? Argan wants absolute control. But is that ever achievable? After a series of upside down attempts to snap him out of it, a solution is found. But will it save him? The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that legendary French playwright Moliere wrote and was originally conceived as a Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance, and music are intertwined. It explores the fear of disease and the exploitation it breeds through infinitely humorous dialogue and in-your-face satire. This production will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, original music by cellist Johnathan Moore, and stars Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah. Director and Translator: Lucie Tiberghien Choreographer and Dancer: Cal Hunt Composer and Cellist: Johnathan Moore Cast: Dante Bonner, Mary Bacon, Rory Furey-King, Doron JePaul, Naomi Lorrain, Sahr Ngaujah, Shayvawn Webster
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 23
7:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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Theater | The Imaginary Invalid: Moliere's Comedy-Ballet Starring Broadway Actor
Argan is ill. But is he? Argan is dying. But aren't we all? Argan wants absolute control. But is that ever achievable? After a series of upside down attempts to snap him out of it, a solution is found. But will it save him? The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that legendary French playwright Moliere wrote and was originally conceived as a Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance, and music are intertwined. It explores the fear of disease and the exploitation it breeds through infinitely humorous dialogue and in-your-face satire. This production will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, original music by cellist Johnathan Moore, and stars Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah. Director and Translator: Lucie Tiberghien Choreographer and Dancer: Cal Hunt Composer and Cellist: Johnathan Moore Cast: Dante Bonner, Mary Bacon, Rory Furey-King, Doron JePaul, Naomi Lorrain, Sahr Ngaujah, Shayvawn Webster
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 24
3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Sat, May 24
7:00 pm
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Theater | The Imaginary Invalid: Moliere's Comedy-Ballet Starring Broadway Actor
Argan is ill. But is he? Argan is dying. But aren't we all? Argan wants absolute control. But is that ever achievable? After a series of upside down attempts to snap him out of it, a solution is found. But will it save him? The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that legendary French playwright Moliere wrote and was originally conceived as a Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance, and music are intertwined. It explores the fear of disease and the exploitation it breeds through infinitely humorous dialogue and in-your-face satire. This production will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, original music by cellist Johnathan Moore, and stars Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah. Director and Translator: Lucie Tiberghien Choreographer and Dancer: Cal Hunt Composer and Cellist: Johnathan Moore Cast: Dante Bonner, Mary Bacon, Rory Furey-King, Doron JePaul, Naomi Lorrain, Sahr Ngaujah, Shayvawn Webster
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 24
7:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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Sat, May 24
8:00 pm
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Sat, May 24
9:30 pm
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Theater | The Imaginary Invalid: Moliere's Comedy-Ballet Starring Broadway Actor
Argan is ill. But is he? Argan is dying. But aren't we all? Argan wants absolute control. But is that ever achievable? After a series of upside down attempts to snap him out of it, a solution is found. But will it save him? The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that legendary French playwright Moliere wrote and was originally conceived as a Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance, and music are intertwined. It explores the fear of disease and the exploitation it breeds through infinitely humorous dialogue and in-your-face satire. This production will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, original music by cellist Johnathan Moore, and stars Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah. Director and Translator: Lucie Tiberghien Choreographer and Dancer: Cal Hunt Composer and Cellist: Johnathan Moore Cast: Dante Bonner, Mary Bacon, Rory Furey-King, Doron JePaul, Naomi Lorrain, Sahr Ngaujah, Shayvawn Webster
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, May 25
3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Theater | The Imaginary Invalid: Moliere's Comedy-Ballet Starring Broadway Actor
Argan is ill. But is he? Argan is dying. But aren't we all? Argan wants absolute control. But is that ever achievable? After a series of upside down attempts to snap him out of it, a solution is found. But will it save him? The Imaginary Invalid is the last play that legendary French playwright Moliere wrote and was originally conceived as a Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance, and music are intertwined. It explores the fear of disease and the exploitation it breeds through infinitely humorous dialogue and in-your-face satire. This production will feature original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, original music by cellist Johnathan Moore, and stars Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah. Director and Translator: Lucie Tiberghien Choreographer and Dancer: Cal Hunt Composer and Cellist: Johnathan Moore Cast: Dante Bonner, Mary Bacon, Rory Furey-King, Doron JePaul, Naomi Lorrain, Sahr Ngaujah, Shayvawn Webster
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, May 25
7:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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Sat, May 31
3:00 pm
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Sat, May 31
5:00 pm
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Sat, May 31
7:00 pm
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Sat, May 31
8:00 pm
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Sun, Jun 1
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Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
“This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen.” –The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All’s Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. When Helena—a brilliant, determined young woman—heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn’t so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena’s terms. New York Classical Theatre’s signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
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Tue, Jun 3
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
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Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park (Accessible)
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. New York Classical Theatre's signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 4
11:00 am
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11:00 am
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Wed, Jun 4
7:00 pm
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Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park (Dog-Friendly Night)
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. New York Classical Theatre's signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings. Enjoy Shakespeare with your best four-legged friend by your side. Shakespearean ruffs and treats will be on hand to take pictures of you and your best friend.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 4
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
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Staged Reading | The Bees Call Me Eva: A New Play by Emerging Writer
Oslo, 1944. Bee scientist Astrid sits in the office of Nazi officer Josef Terboven with one objective: to gain access to a restricted military area in the name of entomology. Written by Miz Hashimoto.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 5
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
“This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen.” –The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All’s Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. When Helena—a brilliant, determined young woman—heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn’t so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena’s terms. New York Classical Theatre’s signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 5
7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
“This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen.” –The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All’s Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. When Helena—a brilliant, determined young woman—heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn’t so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena’s terms. New York Classical Theatre’s signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jun 6
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
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Play | New, Original Musical Comedy Satirizing Work Culture
This event is the first public presentation of a piece developed during an NYPL incubator program, Face to Face, by fellowship recipients Emily Drossell, George Luton, and Cameron Reese! How far would you go to avoid a meeting? When an overworked and undervalued employee turns down a request for a post-mortem, a chain reaction of epic proportions is set in motion, much to her chagrin. Navigating revolution, romance, and a whole lot of red tape, she quickly discovers that the office life she knew before has been changed forever. Face to Face is 90 minutes of absurdist musical comedy that satirizes work, commitment, and the burning desire to skip that meeting.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 7
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
“This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen.” –The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All’s Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. When Helena—a brilliant, determined young woman—heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn’t so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena’s terms. New York Classical Theatre’s signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 7
7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
“This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen.” –The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All’s Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. When Helena—a brilliant, determined young woman—heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn’t so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena’s terms. New York Classical Theatre’s signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 8
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
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Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
“This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen.” –The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All’s Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. When Helena—a brilliant, determined young woman—heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn’t so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena’s terms. New York Classical Theatre’s signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
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Tue, Jun 10
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
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Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
“This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen.” –The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All’s Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. When Helena—a brilliant, determined young woman—heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn’t so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena’s terms. New York Classical Theatre’s signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
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Wed, Jun 11
7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park (Family Night)
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. New York Classical Theatre's signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings. This performance is designed for kids and grown-ups alike! Come at 6:30 p.m. to make your own crown/tiara and scepter to help you feel like royalty while watching this bold, funny tale unfold.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 12
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
“This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen.” –The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All’s Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. When Helena—a brilliant, determined young woman—heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn’t so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena’s terms. New York Classical Theatre’s signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jun 13
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
“This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen.” –The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All’s Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. When Helena—a brilliant, determined young woman—heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn’t so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena’s terms. New York Classical Theatre’s signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 14
7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Sat, Jun 14
8:00 pm
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Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
“This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen.” –The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All’s Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. When Helena—a brilliant, determined young woman—heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn’t so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena’s terms. New York Classical Theatre’s signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 15
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
“This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen.” –The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All’s Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. When Helena—a brilliant, determined young woman—heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn’t so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena’s terms. New York Classical Theatre’s signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jun 17
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park (Singles Night)
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. New York Classical Theatre's signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings. Come solo, leave with a new friend (or maybe a love interest)! Mingle with other theater-loving singles before the show.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 18
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Comedy Club | Celebrating Women in Comedy ft. Emmy-Nominated Comic, Sam Jay
This event is a celebration of women in comedy, honoring both the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live and Juneteenth. Headlined by the powerhouse, Emmy-nominated former writer Sam Jay and joined by a dynamic lineup of trailblazing female comics, this event promises a night of laughter, empowerment, and unforgettable humor. Not to be missed!! There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 18
8:00 pm
Free
8:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
“This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen.” –The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All’s Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. When Helena—a brilliant, determined young woman—heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn’t so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena’s terms. New York Classical Theatre’s signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 19
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park (LGBTQ+ Pride Night)
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. New York Classical Theatre's signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings. Celebrate love in all its forms with an inclusive evening of Shakespeare. Pride flags, queer joy, and free theater for all. 5:30 p.m. Pre-Show Happy Hour at VERS NYC.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jun 20
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Comedy Club | Comedy Show with NBC-Featured Comedian
This is a one-night-only, stand-up comedy show with Tina Friml! Friml is a New York-based comedian, originally from Burlington, Vermont. Having merged into stand-up comedy following an upbringing in local theater and a decade as a songwriter, she was named a 2019 Just for Laughs New Face and has appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show's Bananamores, 2019's New York Comedy Festival, 2019's Limestone Comedy Festival, and the NBC comedy spotlight series as part of 2018's Women in Comedy Festival. Friml is the 2018 winner of Vermont's Funniest Comedian at Vermont Comedy Club, where she has been a frequent performer and headliner; and has opened for national acts, including Bobcat Goldthwait, Hari Kondabolu, Kurt Braunohler, Sean Patton, and Michelle Buteau. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jun 20
8:00 pm
Free
8:00 pm
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Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park (Family Night)
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. New York Classical Theatre's signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings. This performance is designed for kids and grown-ups alike! Come at 6:30 p.m. to make your own crown/tiara and scepter to help you feel like royalty while watching this bold, funny tale unfold.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 21
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
“This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen.” –The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All’s Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. When Helena—a brilliant, determined young woman—heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn’t so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena’s terms. New York Classical Theatre’s signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 22
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park (Accessible)
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. At this location, the organizers offer "Take-a-Seat" week, where the audience stays in one fixed location--ideal for those with mobility challenges. This area can be easily reached via a hard surface.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jun 24
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park (Accessible, Stationary Theatre)
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. At this location, the organizers offer "Take-a-Seat" week, where the audience stays in one fixed location--ideal for those with mobility challenges. This area can be easily reached via a hard surface. A stationary performance (no audience movement required) of All's Well That Ends Well, ideal for seniors, community groups, and students looking for an engaging yet accessible theater experience.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 25
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park (Accessible)
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. At this location, the organizers offer "Take-a-Seat" week, where the audience stays in one fixed location--ideal for those with mobility challenges. This area can be easily reached via a hard surface.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 25
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Comedy Club | Comedy Line-Up ft. Multiple Comics, Hosted by Stand-Up Director Marcus Russell Price
When the photographer and filmmaker Marcus Russell Price is behind the lens, a picture often captures a thousand laughs. As an accomplished director for specials by Nimesh Patel and Keith Robinson, as well as a capturer of candid shots for Hollywood artists like Hannibal Buress, Amy Schumer, Sam Jay, and John Mulaney, Price's keen eye snaps the split second moments before and after a joke lands with laser precision. His personal relationships with luminaries such as Pete Davidson, Aziz Ansari, and Ronny Chieng have opened the door for him to craft uniquely casual portraits of performers at rest and at their best. Now, Price performs his own superbly curated stand-up series. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of wit and wisdom from renowned favorites and rising stars brought to you by the insider's insider of comedy. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 25
8:00 pm
Free
8:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park (Family Night)
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. At this location, the organizers offer "Take-a-Seat" week, where the audience stays in one fixed location--ideal for those with mobility challenges. This area can be easily reached via a hard surface. This performance is designed for kids and grown-ups alike! Come at 6:30 p.m. to make your own crown/tiara and scepter to help you feel like royalty while watching this bold, funny tale unfold.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 26
7:00 am
Free
7:00 am
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park (Accessible)
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. At this location, the organizers offer "Take-a-Seat" week, where the audience stays in one fixed location--ideal for those with mobility challenges. This area can be easily reached via a hard surface.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jun 27
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park (Accessible)
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. At this location, the organizers offer "Take-a-Seat" week, where the audience stays in one fixed location--ideal for those with mobility challenges. This area can be easily reached via a hard surface.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 28
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Performance | Genre-Defying Show Hosted by Comedian Zach Zucker
Equal parts vaudeville, stand-up, cabaret, circus, drag, dance, improv, performance art, magic, and genius, Stamptown is a sweaty, sexy whirlwind that will sweep you off your feet and leave you rushing to tell your friends what you just saw. Masterminded by host and resident lead attraction Zach Zucker (Netflix, Vulture’s 2023 Comedian You Should Know), Stamptown’s past lineups have included Neil Patrick Harris, Richard Kind, David Cross, Reggie Watts, Catherine Cohen, Sarah Sherman, and hundreds more of the most talented people in the known universe. Stamptown has been a New York Times Top Comedy Pick for three years running and has played to sold-out audiences worldwide. So what are you waiting for? Cancel your appointments, quit your job, sell the kids for Uber fare, rush to the venue, and prepare your tender soul to receive the chaotic benediction that is Stamptown! There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 28
8:00 pm
Free
8:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park (Accessible)
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. At this location, the organizers offer "Take-a-Seat" week, where the audience stays in one fixed location--ideal for those with mobility challenges. This area can be easily reached via a hard surface.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 29
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park (Family Night)
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. New York Classical Theatre's signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings. This performance is designed for kids and grown-ups alike! Come at 6:30 p.m. to make your own crown/tiara and scepter to help you feel like royalty while watching this bold, funny tale unfold.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 1
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. New York Classical Theatre's signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 2
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. New York Classical Theatre's signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 3
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. New York Classical Theatre's signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 4
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. New York Classical Theatre's signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 5
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. New York Classical Theatre's signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jul 6
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
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