SUMO Heya | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Don't miss it! Get your tickets now: thepublic.nyc/SUMO 🎟️ - SUMO By Lisa Sanaye Dring A co-production of Ma-Yi Theater Company and La Jolla Playhouse Directed by Ralph B. P…

Lisa Sanaye Dring's SUMO | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

"New York's Hottest New Play" " Tim Teeman, Daily Beast 🔥 The ultimate showdown is here. A powerful story of strength, identity, and tradition, SUMO is "an implicit celebration of b…

Amber Iman " HONEY SWEET from GODDESS: Moto Moto Presents Nights in Mombasa | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Tony Award-nominee Amber Iman takes the mic with HONEY SWEET from the upcoming GODDESS EP: Moto Moto Presents Nights in Mombasa, celebrating the music that fuels the upcoming musical. Listen…

Saheem Ali and Alexa Smith on Theater and Community | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Get to know our Associate Artistic Directors Saheem Ali and Alexa Smith! The artistic duo reflect on Black History Month, their collaboration, their journeys to theater, and more!

Caryl Churchill's GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. By Caryl Churchill Directed by James Macdonald A girl made of glass. Gods and murders. A pack of ghosts. And a secret in a bottle. A kaleidoscope of st…

SUMO In Rehearsal | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

SUMO By Lisa Sanaye Dring A co-production of Ma-Yi Theater Company and La Jolla Playhouse Directed by Ralph B. Peña Entrenched in an elite sumo training facility in Tokyo, six men …

DISCOVER SUMO | Episode 3: Tradition by The Public Theater

DISCOVER SUMO | Episode 3: Tradition Sumo is more than a sport"it's a sacred ritual passed down for generations. In Episode 3: Tradition, playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring, director Ralph B. Pe…

DISCOVER SUMO | Episode 2: Humanity by The Public Theater

Beyond the physical power of sumo lies a world of deep relationships, personal sacrifice, and human connection. In Episode 2: Humanity, join playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring, director Ralph B. P…

The Delacorte Theater Revitalization - The New Facade! by The Public Theater

We've just hit another exciting milestone at The Delacorte! Take a special look at our latest revitalization development: the installation of our brand new wooden facade, made entirely from …

DISCOVER SUMO | Episode 1: Physicality by The Public Theater

Step into the sacred ring with our new series "DISCOVER SUMO" exploring the physicality, tradition, and humanity behind sumo wrestling. Join playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring, director Ralph B. P…

The Magic of Free Shakespeare In The Park Returns! by The Public Theater

The Delacorte Theater in Central Park reopens this summer, revitalized and ready to inspire! Join us for breathtaking performances, timeless magic, and the enduring legacy of Free Shakespear…

The Delacorte Theater Revitalization - New Lighting Towers! by The Public Theater

Are you excited for The Delacorte to reopen this summer?! ☀️ Enjoy this special look inside our latest revitalization milestone: the installation of new lighting towers! We are o…

GATZ In Conversation: Dezi Tibbs featuring John Collins and Jack Phillips Moore | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

GATZ In Conversation with BIPOC Critics Lab member Dezi Tibbs, Director John Collins, and The Public's Associate Director of New Work Development Jack Phillips Moore! Currently back for a t…

Your Next Step Starts Here! - EMERGING WRITERS GROUP 2025-2027 Applications Are Open! by The Public Theater

EWG applications are open now! They will remain open until 11:59PM Eastern Time on Sunday, January 26 2025. Apply here: https://publictheaterewg.slideroom.com/#/Login The Emerging Writers G…

Lisa Sanaye Dring's SUMO - Teaser Trailer | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

SUMO By Lisa Sanaye Dring A co-production of Ma-Yi Theater Company and La Jolla Playhouse Directed by Ralph B. Peña Entrenched in an elite sumo training facility in Tokyo, six men …

GATZ IS BACK | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Elevator Repair Service presents GATZ Created and performed by Elevator Repair Service Text: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Directed by John Collins Presented by The Public Thea…

"This is my dad" DEEP HISTORY | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

North American Premiere DEEP HISTORY Written and Performed by David Finnigan At the end of 2019, in the English countryside, Australian playwright David Finnigan began writing a play ab…

Behind the Scenes of GOOD BONES | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Come backstage with us on a behind the scenes tour of GOOD BONES with Scenic Designer Maruti Evans! 👀 🏠 🛠️ Don't miss the FINAL week of Pulitzer Prize-winning p…

"Guilty Pleasures" from James Ijames' GOOD BONES | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

GOOD BONES By James Ijames Directed by Saheem Ali Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames explores gentrification and the growing price of the American dream in his sharp, funny n…

"Home" from James Ijames' GOOD BONES | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

New York Premiere GOOD BONES By James Ijames Directed by Saheem Ali Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames explores gentrification and the growing price of the American dream in…

Playwright James Ijames & Director Saheem Ali on GOOD BONES | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

New York Premiere GOOD BONES By James Ijames Directed by Saheem Ali Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames explores gentrification and the growing price of the American dream in…

GATZ IS COMING BACK | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

GATZ IS COMING BACK! 🎉 Director John Collins shares the exciting return of Elevator Repair Service's acclaimed production to the Newman stage once more for an epic and final NYC enco…

"When you lose a son" from Manuel Oliver's GUAC | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

GUAC Written and Performed by Manuel Oliver Co-Written by James Clements Directed by Michael Cotey What do you do when you lose a son? Take it from Manuel Oliver, the father of Parkland …

GOOD BONES | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

New York Premiere GOOD BONES By James Ijames Directed by Saheem Ali Through October 27, 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames explores gentrification and the growing price…

David Finnigan's DEEP HISTORY - Official Trailer | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

DEEP HISTORY Written and Performed by David Finnigan At the end of 2019, in the English countryside, Australian playwright David Finnigan began writing a play about the six turning point…

"Safe Corners" from Manuel Oliver's GUAC | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

GUAC Written and Performed by Manuel Oliver Co-Written by James Clements Directed by Michael Cotey What do you do when you lose a son? Take it from Manuel Oliver, the father of Parkland …

Your 2025 Musicals: GODDESS & THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

On COUNTING AND CRACKING | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

"It's theater in its best form. You'll learn something, you'll be entertained, you'll cry, you'll laugh, you'll get angry...it's everything that we love about theater in its best form." - Ab…

COUNTING AND CRACKING Company Share Their Fav Lines | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

COUNTING AND CRACKING weaves English, Sinhala, and Tamil into an unforgettable theatrical experience - proving that great storytelling transcends language! We asked the company to share some…

James Ijames' GOOD BONES In Rehearsal | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

GOOD BONES By James Ijames Directed by Saheem Ali Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames delves into the complexities of gentrification and the high cost of the American dream in hi…

Fav Foods with the company of COUNTING AND CRACKING | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Hear from the company of COUNTING AND CRACKING what their favorites are! 😋 The award winning play COUNTING AND CRACKING is a moving multi-generational journey of a Sri Lankan - Aust…