What you should know
- As yet another sign that New York City is slowly returning to being a vibrant place after a tumultuous year due to the ongoing pandemic, the beloved performances of “Free Shakespeare in the Park” will return this summer after being canceled. last year due to COVID-19.
- A spokesperson for The Public Theater confirmed to our sister network News 4 New York its intention to reopen the Delacorte Theater in Central Park this summer with a free production of “Merry Wives,” adapted by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Saheem Ali.
- This production will run for 8 weeks starting on July 5, and will end on August 29. For additional information, Click here.
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NEW YORK – As yet another sign that New York City is slowly returning to being a vibrant place after a tumultuous year due to the ongoing pandemic, beloved performances of “Free Shakespeare in the Park” will return this summer after having been canceled last year due to COVID-19.
A spokesperson for The Public Theater confirmed to our sister network News 4 New York its intention to reopen the Delacorte Theater in Central Park this summer with a free production of “Merry Wives,” adapted by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Saheem Ali.
This production will run for 8 weeks starting on July 5, and will end on August 29. For additional information, Click here.
However, due to the current health crisis, “Shakespeare in the Park” may very well look different this year. In partnership with city officials, health and safety experts, and theatrical unions, the performance schedule, security protocols, and free ticket distribution details will be released over the next several weeks.
The festival of performances, held annually in Central Park, was one of countless events canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
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