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Public Charge
First Preview: Mar 12, 2026
Opening Date: Mar 25, 2026
Closing Date: Apr 12, 2026
Playing @
Public Theater
425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003
In 1982, seven-year-old Julissa immigrates to the U.S from the Dominican Republic. In 2009, she leaves her successful practice at a Wall Street law firm to supervise Caribbean and Central American Affairs for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Public Charge chronicles the challenging education of a twenty-first century American diplomat as she works with scores of other dedicated public servants to deploy humanitarian aid to an earthquake-ravaged Haiti, navigate the roiling politics of immigration, confront the reality of international espionage and free a wrongly imprisoned American from a Cuban prison. This bracing world premiere by former United States Ambassador Julissa Reynoso and award-winning playwright Michael J. Chepiga is, at its core, about a group of Americans who believe, sometimes against all appearances to the contrary, that their government might actually be a force for good upon the frighteningly chaotic world stage. Tony Award winner Doug Hughes directs this first-hand account of the principled use of power and the enormous potential of keen intelligence, hard work and good will to bridge seemingly irreconcilable conflict.
Performance Schedule
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Cast
- Barbara Walsh
- Marinda Anderson
- Nate Betancourt
- Maggie Bofill
- John J. Concado
- Dan Domingues
Written By
- Julissa Reynoso
- Michael J. Chepiga
Director
- Doug Hughes
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Accessibility
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Box Office
Lobby. Counter 42". -
Parking
Valet parking garage: 403 Lafayette St. Lot: Lafayette St. & Astor Place. -
Curb Ramps
Outside main entrance. -
Passenger Loading Zone
Front. -
Restroom
Unisex: Main floor. Door 35.5". Clear space 61"x 54". Commode 18". Grab bars. -
Seating
Newman Theater seats 299. Anspacher Theater seats 275. LuEsther Hall seats 156. Martinson Hall seats 165. Susan Stein Shiva Theater seats 104. -
Elevator/Escalator
Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors. -
Telephone
Main floor. Coin slot 55". Cord 30". -
Entrance
Six steps or machine lift to main floor lobby. Entrance marked by large signs. Assistance available. -
Visual Assistance
None. -
Water Fountain
Main floor. Spout 36". -
Assisted Listening System
Assistive Listening Systems that transmit sound via headsets are available. -
Wheelchair Info
Access for wheelchair users and individuals with limited mobility is available. Box office needs advance notice so that seats can be removed.
