This event is in the past.It took place on September 6, 2025 at Delacorte Theater.










Central Park, New York
🎭"probably the best play I've seen"
⏰"highly recommend waking up before dawn to get tickets"
🪑Tall folks: bring cushions or snag front row
Shakespeare under the stars with Broadway-caliber talent in the heart of Central Park. This free summer tradition demands dedication — think pre-dawn lottery or day-of line waits — but rewards you with magical theater surrounded by skyscrapers and fireflies.
iconic NYC summer
Broadway-caliber talent
outdoor theater magic
digital lottery required










Central Park, New York
🎭"probably the best play I've seen"
⏰"highly recommend waking up before dawn to get tickets"
🪑Tall folks: bring cushions or snag front row
Shakespeare under the stars with Broadway-caliber talent in the heart of Central Park. This free summer tradition demands dedication — think pre-dawn lottery or day-of line waits — but rewards you with magical theater surrounded by skyscrapers and fireflies.
iconic NYC summer
Broadway-caliber talent
outdoor theater magic
digital lottery required