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The Comedy of Errors

Opening Date: May 28, 2024
Closing Date: Jun 30, 2024
Running Time: 01:30
The Comedy of Errors

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Conceived by director Rebecca Martínez and composer Julián MesriThe Comedy of Errors adaptation embraces contemporary music styles from Latin America in a tale of separation and reunion. Featuring live actor-musicians, this modern musical adaptation brings a vibrant energy to an age-old tale of two sets of twins separated by stormy seas as they overcome a baffling case of mistaken identity—and the mayhem and hilarious confusion that follows.

The Comedy of Errors ?will be performed by The Public Theater's Mobile Unit in English and Spanish at outdoor sites in collaboration with The New York Public Library and Bryant Park and as part of the “Backyard at Hudson Yards presented by Wells Fargo” series at Hudson Yards. The Mobile Unit will also perform in public plazas and parks across the five boroughs in partnership with NYC Parks as well as other key Public Theater partners, including St. John the Divine.

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Concebida por la directora Rebecca Martínez y el compositor Julián Mesri, la adaptación de La comedia de errores (The Comedy of Errors) adopta estilos musicales contemporáneos de Latinoamérica en una historia de separación y reencuentro. Con actores y músicos en vivo, esta adaptación musical moderna aporta una energía vibrante a una historia antigua de dos pares de gemelos separados por mares tormentosos mientras superan un desconcertante caso de identidad equivocada, y el caos y la hilarante confusión que eso conlleva.

La comedia de errores (The Comedy of Errors) se presentará en inglés y español en sitios al aire libre en colaboración con la New York Public Library y Bryant Park y como parte de la serie “Backyard at Hudson Yards presentada por Wells Fargo” en Hudson Yards. Mobile Unit también aparecerá en plazas y parques públicos de los cinco distritos en asociación con NYC Parks y otros socios de The Public, incluyendo St. John the Divine.
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Audience Advisory: All performances take place outdoors. There is chair seating available at all locations, but seating is determined on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed. A reservation is not required to attend, but by clicking “I’ll Be There” and indicating your performance date, The Public will be able to send you a performance reminder, detailed instructions on how to get to the performance site and exciting content about the show!

Performance Schedule

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Cast
  • Joél Acosta
  • Varín Ayala
  • Danaya Esperanza
  • Keren Lugo
  • Desireé Rodriguez
  • and more

Written By
  • William Shakespeare
  • adaptation by Rebecca Martínez & Julián Mesri

Music
  • Julián Mesri

Lyrics
  • Rebecca Martínez & Julián Mesri

Director
  • Rebecca Martínez

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