By Subway:
6 to Astor Place; R/W to 8th St/NYU
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.
Directions Subway
6 to Astor Place; R/W to 8th St/NYU
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.
The Public Theater is a New York City arts organization founded as The Shakespeare Workshop in 1954 by Joseph Papp, with the intention of showcasing the works of up-and-coming playwrights and performers. It is headquartered at 425 Lafayette Street in the formerAstor Library in the East Village section of Lower Manhattan. The venue opened in 1967, mounting the world-premiere production of the musical HAIR as its first show. It is led by Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham.[1]The Public is dedicated to embracing the complexities of contemporary society and nurturing both artists and audiences, as it continues Joseph Papp's legacy of creating a place of inclusion and a forum for ideas.[2]In addition to five theater venues – the Shiva, the Martinson, the LuEsther Hall, the Anspacher and the Newman – the site is home to Joe's Pub, a cabaret-style setting used for new work, musical performances, spoken-word artists and soloists.The Public also operates the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, where it presents Shakespeare in the Park, one of New York City's most beloved summer traditions. New York natives and visitors alike have been enjoying free Shakespeare in Central Park since performances began in 1954.[3] Notable productions in recent years include: The Merchant of Venice in 2010, featuring Al Pacino as Shylock; Twelfth Night in 2009, with Anne Hathaway; the 40th anniversary production of Hair in 2008; and Mother Courage And Her Children, with Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline.
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