As we continue to rebuild out of the pandemic, The Public Theater's Public Works enters its second decade by revisiting the play that launched the program, William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. In The Public’s decade-long tradition of bringing together a diverse ensemble of both professional and community members from across New York, this Public Works production examines what it means to be isolated and how we find our way back to one another. With music and lyrics by Benjamin Velez and directed by Obie Award winner and Director of Public Works Laurie Woolery, this ambitious work of participatory theater explores the grief of being cut off from community, the desire for retribution and the healing power of love. The cast includes Public Works community members from partner organizations across all five boroughs alongside Anthony Chatmon II, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jo Lampert, Joel Perez and Theo Stockman.
Forced from their home, Prospero and her daughter Miranda have survived for 12 years among the ruins of an abandoned island. As Prospero grows closer to getting the justice she craves, she witnesses her daughter fall in love, listens to the wisdom of spirit ancestors and discovers that sometimes forgiveness is the only way to break cycles and right the course for the next generation. Hilarious fools, magical spells and elemental spirits dance through this production as we all come together to celebrate what it means to be human.
Show Finder
The Tempest
Opening Date: Aug 27, 2023
Closing Date: Sep 3, 2023
Playing @
Delacorte Theater
Central Park, New York, NY 10003
Show Notes: Free tickets will be distributed each performance day as well as with TodayTix, the digital lottery partner.
Performance Schedule
TUESDAY-SUNDAY @ 8 PM
Written By
- William Shakespeare
Music
- Benjamin Velez
Lyrics
- Benjamin Velez
Director
- Laurie Woolery
Choreography
- Tiffany Rea-Fisher
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
FREE
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Info
Up to 25 locations in first row. Wheelchair access via ramp at Gate 1. -
Elevator/Escalator
None. -
Passenger Loading Zone
None. -
Parking
Vehicles enter 85th St. & Central Park West. Obtain parking permits from HAI (212) 575-7663. Three reserved spaces. -
Curb Ramps
81st St. Some steep slopes to theater. -
Entrance
79th Street and Fifth Ave; Central Park West at 81st St. Large letter signs mark pathway to theater. -
Restroom
Womens and Mens: Separate building next to theater entrance on main path. Doors 40". Stall doors 30". Stall 40" x 22".Commode 21.5". Urinal 23". -
Water Fountain
On main entrance ramp to theater. No clear knee space. Controls difficult. -
Telephone
To the left of box office. Coin slot 64". Cord 30". Volume control. -
Assisted Listening System
Phonic Ear available. Occasional open captioned, audio described and sign language interpreted performances. -
Visual Assistance
None.
