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THE PUBLIC is theater of, by, and for all people. Artist-driven, radically inclusive, and fundamentally democratic, The Public continues the work of its visionary founder Joe Papp as a civic institution engaging, both on-stage and off, with some of the most important ideas and social issues of today. Conceived over 60 years ago as one of the nation's first nonprofit theaters, The Public has long operated on the principles that theater is an essential cultural force and that art and culture belong to everyone. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham, The Public's wide breadth of programming includes an annual season of new work at its landmark home at Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, The Mobile Unit touring throughout New York City's five boroughs, Public Forum, Under the Radar, Public Studio, Public Works, Public Shakespeare Initiative, and Joe's Pub. Since premiering HAIR in 1967, The Public continues to create the canon of American Theater and is currently represented on Broadway by the Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Their programs and productions can also be seen regionally across the country and around the world. The Public has received 59 Tony Awards, 170 Obie Awards, 53 Drama Desk Awards, 54 Lortel Awards, 32 Outer Critic Circle Awards, 13 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards, and 6 Pulitzer Prizes. publictheater.org

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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Musical

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- 2011 - Best Play Revival

The Public Theater, The Merchant of Venice

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Play

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City Theatre To Present Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM By James Ijames

City Theatre announces the fourth show of its 2023/2024 season, Fat Ham by James Ijames, a co-production with TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, AR.

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM US Premiere Extends At Connelly Theater Upstairs

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, a quietly galvanizing play produced and directed by Jack Serio, extends its run at Connelly Theater Upstairs. Learn how to purchase tickets.

GREAT PERFORMANCES to Air Audra McDonald Concert, Public Theatre's HAMLET & More This Spring

Audra McDonald's London Palladium Concert, The Public Theater’s production of Hamlet, Elton John And Bernie Taupin: The Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song concert special and a star-studded Rogers & Hammerstein celebration are coming to PBS. The specials will feature Ato Blankson-Wood, Aaron Tveit, Marisha Wallace, and more.

Access Initiatives Launched For Fiasco Theater's PERICLES at Classic Stage Company

Classic Stage Company and Fiasco Theater have announced new accessibility initiatives for the upcoming run of Fiasco Theater’s Pericles.

Trans Voices Cabaret to Return With A Cast Of Trans And Nonbinary Performers at Caveat

Trans Voices Cabaret Returns with a Cast of Trans and Nonbinary Performers! Join in for an evening of outstanding musical performances, laughter, solidarity, and a celebration of trans joy. Featuring talented transgender and nonbinary performers in NYC's musical theater community.

Melissa Errico to Join Travis Moser at The Green Room 42 in May

NYC based cabaret, concert and recording artist Travis Moser will return to The Green Room 42 with Someday Soon: The Songs of Judy Collins. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Eryc Taylor Dance to Present the 2024 New Choreographer Grant Concert

Eryc Taylor Dance will present The 2024 New Choreographer Grant Concert featuring new works by Chloe Crenshaw, Sunhi Keller, Kayla Laufer, Olivia Passarelli, and Rosa Wolff. Tickets on sale now.

Complete Cast & Design Team Set for BATHHOUSE.PPTX at The Flea

The Flea has revealed the complete cast and design team for the world premiere production of BATHHOUSE.PPTX, written by Jesús I. Valles.

The Marsh Berkeley Adds Performance Of Marga Gomez' SWIMMING WITH LESBIANS, Running Through March 3

The Marsh Berkeley has added a performance to beloved Bay Area solo performer Marga Gomez' latest work, Swimming With Lesbians before this production heads to New York later this spring.

Indira Varma And John Lithgow To Be Honored At Shakespeare Theatre Company's Annual Gala

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the star-studded line-up and honorees to be celebrated at its annual Gala on April 15, 2024.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 1, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Black Theatre Coalition To Host Inaugural BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala On February 12

Co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Board Members Aaliytha Stevens and Naila McKenzie, have announced that the Black Theatre Coalition will host its Inaugural Gala on Monday, February 12, 2024 in New York City at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor).

Alison Mahoney Joins MOMS' NIGHT OUT At 54 Below This March

Alison Mahoney joins Moms' Night Out: The Concert Series at 54 Below on March 16th.

Alan Menken to Receive 2024 Howard Ashman Award From GMHC

GMHC to honor Alan Menken with the 2024 Howard Ashman Award at the 9th annual GMHC Cabaret. Proceeds support GMHC's programs for people affected by HIV and AIDS.

Colman Domingo Appointed to the Gotham Film & Media Institute's Board of Directors

Colman Domingo will join Gotham's Board of Directors. As the newest member, the star of “Rustin” and “The Color Purple” will work with The Gotham on their mission to celebrate and nurture independent film and media creators by providing career-building resources, access to industry influencers, and pathways to wider recognition.

Complete Cast Set For LEMPICKA on Broadway, Starring Eden Espinosa

The complete cast has been revealed for Lempicka, the highly anticipated new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka. Learn who is joining the previously announced Eden Espinosa, Amber Iman, and more!

RYAN RAFTERY: TITANS OF MEDIA TRILOGY Comes To Joe's Pub In February

Ryan Raftery returns to Joe's Pub with his Titans of Media Trilogy of Female Empowerment. His musicals based on the lives of Anna Wintour, Martha Stewart and Kris Jenner will be performed in repertory. Three divas, three nights in a row for three weeks.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES, BROOKLYN LAUNDRY & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows February

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this February are world premieres, new musicals and more.

APPROPRIATE is a Revival, Tonys Seek New Spokesperson, and Shabbat Comes to Broadway

I like to do one topic per week, but on rare occasions, so much happens that a subdivided column is necessary. This is one of those times. Appropriate is a revival. The Tonys will have a new spokesperson. Jewish leaders are fighting against antisemitism.

Ryan J Haddad, William Jackson Harper, Marla Mindelle, and More Win Obie Awards - Full List of Winners!

The American Theatre Wing has announced the recipients of The 67th Obie Awards. Check out the full list of winners here!

The Public Theater FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Public Theater has received several nominations and awards for their productions. Some of the notable nominations include a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards, a nomination for Best Musical at the Tony Awards for Hamilton, a nomination for Best Play Revival at the Tony Awards for The Merchant of Venice, a nomination for Best Play at the Tony Awards for The Motherf**ker with the Hat, and Special Citations for the conception and design at the Obie Awards for Tis Pity She's a Whore.

The Public Theater has won several awards, including the Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards. They also won the prestigious Tony Award for Best Musical for their production of Hamilton. In addition, they received the award for Best Play Revival for The Merchant of Venice. The theater has also received Special Citations for the conception and design of Tis Pity She's a Whore at the Obie Awards.

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