The Public Theater
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The Public Theater is an arts organization in New York City. Founded by Joseph Papp, The Public Theater was originally the Shakespeare Workshop in 1954; its mission was to support emerging playwrights and performers.[1] Its first production was the musical Hair in 1967.[2] Since Papp, the theatre has been led by JoAnne Akalaitis (1991–1993), and George C. Wolfe (1993–2004), and is currently under Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham.
Address | 425 Lafayette Street New York City United States |
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Coordinates | 40°43′45″N 73°59′30″W |
Designation | New York City Landmark (Astor Library) |
Type | Off-Broadway |
Capacity | LuEsther: 160 Martinson: 199 Shiva: 99 Newman: 299 Anspacher: 275 |
Opened | 1967 |
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The Public's headquarters is located at 425 Lafayette Street in the former Astor Library in Lower Manhattan. The building contains five theater spaces, and Joe's Pub, a cabaret-style venue for new work, musical performances, spoken-word artists, and soloists. Additionally, The Public operates the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, where it has staged "Shakespeare in the Park" performances free of charge since 1954.[3]
Recent productions include: The Merchant of Venice (2010); Here Lies Love (2013); Fun Home (2013); Eclipsed (2015); and Hamilton (2015).