Shakespeare in the Park will be returning to the Delacorte Theater in Central Park on July 6, the Public Theater has announced on its website.
The Delacorte isn’t empty, it’s full of hope that we will be together again this summer.
We’re thrilled to be preparing for a safe return to The Delacorte for Free Shakespeare in the Park with a new adaptation of MERRY WIVES from Saheem Ali & @Jjbioh.
➡️: https://t.co/zmI8H89ns9 pic.twitter.com/1vIccCK2Ka— The Public Theater (@PublicTheaterNY) March 16, 2021
Shakespeare in the Park was one of many NYC traditions put on pause last year due to the pandemic. This pause came shortly after the theater had announced its 2020 lineup.
“We have spent the last year getting ready. We have been producing new work and preparing a safe return. We’ve grieved, Zoomed, innovated, supported our communities, and connected our city. We’ve gathered brilliant artists to imagine summer under the stars in Central Park and are planning a return of Free Shakespeare in the Park …. ”
The annual event will run from July 6 to September 18, with free performances of Merry Wives, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Merry Wives of Windsor.
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“Set in South Harlem amidst a vibrant and eclectic community of West African immigrants, Merry Wives will be a celebration of Black joy, laughter, and vitality. A New York story about the tricks of the heart, performed in the heart of the City,” writes the Public Theater.
From the Public Theater website:
“Due to current Health and Safety protocols, there will not be any day-of-performance, free ticket distribution lines in Central Park, in the boroughs, or at The Public’s flagship on Lafayette Street. Instead, this summer, free tickets will be distributed entirely via an advanced digital lottery hosted by our new partner, GOLDSTAR. Enter the lottery through the Goldstar app on Apple, Android, and the website each Tuesday and Friday, one week prior to the next week’s scheduled performances.”
Here’s a video with more information on how to get tickets:
This article was first published on ilovetheupperwestside.com
