Richard III - Free Shakespeare in the Park 2022

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Tammy Shell

Shakespeare in the Park

Witness the deceit and manipulation of Richard III in this Free Shakespeare in the Park presentation.

Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara (Slave Play, The Public’s Barbecue) brings his sharp wit and story-telling genius to The Delacorte with a bold new production of RICHARD III. One of Shakespeare’s most indelible villains, Richard is determined to be King. Following his lust for power and the throne, he manipulates, kidnaps, and kills all who stand between him and his throne, using brilliant words and dark charm to conceal his dismantling of government and justice. This masterful dive into the muddy middle between political genius and violent power grab will open Free Shakespeare in the Park’s 60th Season with piercing relevancy and electrifying drama. Directed by Robert O’Hara.

Dates: Nightly (except Mondays) from June 21st to July 17th, 2022.

Time: 8:00 PM

Location: Delacorte Theater, Central Park

Admission: FREE

The Public Theater is happy to announce the return of in-person distributions for free tickets this summer, and the return of TodayTix as the official digital lottery provider for Free Shakespeare in the Park. Find information here for the following methods of acquiring tickets.

• In-person distribution in Central Park
• In-person lottery at The Public Theater
• In-person distribution in the boroughs
• Digital lottery with TodayTix
• In-person standby line in Central Park

Notes

• A Public Theater Patron ID is required to receive a free ticket, and you are encouraged  to create or confirm your ID before arrival by visiting publictheater.org/register.
• Free tickets are distributed at 12PM (Noon) every day when there is a public performance.
• Seat locations are randomly distributed; not based on the position of a person in the line, and you and your group are not guaranteed to be seated together. 
• Each person (age 5+) may receive two (2) tickets while supplies last.
• Anyone who attempts to create a line inside the park before 6AM is sent to the end of any line that has formed outside the park.

There are three separate distribution lines at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park:

• General Distribution Line
• Seniors 65+ Distribution Line
• Access for People with Disabilities Line (email: accessibility@publictheater.org)

In-person standby line in Central Park

After the final ticket is distributed for that day’s performance, anyone who did not obtain a ticket may begin to form a standby line at The Delacorte Theater in Central. The Public Theater staff will begin to monitor this line, starting at 6PM.

HEALTH & SAFETY AT THE DELACORTE THEATER

Proof of a complete COVID-19 vaccination by 14 days prior to the date of attendance will be required for access to the facility. Masks are encouraged while attending performances at The Delacorte, but are not required at this time. All policies are subject to change. 

Negative COVID tests for anyone, including children, will not be accepted as an alternative to proof of vaccination.