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Monday, June 28, 2021

Lottery Opens Tomorrow! Free Shakespeare in Central Park

WELCOME BACK, NYC! July 6 - Sept 18

 

The Public Theater

 

Free Shakespeare in the Park

 


THE LOTTERY FOR FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK OPENS TOMORROW! PERFORMANCES BEGIN JULY 6.

 

POWERED BY GOLDSTAR


Free tickets will be distributed via digital lottery & distribution on the Goldstar app or through their desktop website each Tuesday and Friday, one week prior to the next week’s scheduled performances. 

Goldstar will begin accepting lottery entries and opening the ADA Accessible Digital Distribution list on Tuesday, June 29 for Tuesday, July 6 and Wednesday, July 7 performances, and then again on Friday, July 2 for performances July 8 through July 10, and continue each Tuesday and Friday thereafterFor a schedule of entry dates for performances, view the Entry Calendar.

How to Enter The Lottery:

  1. Download the Goldstar app (AppleAndroid) or visit their website anytime to receive reminders prior to the lottery dates, and be prepared in advance to enter.

 

  1. On the day of each lottery, enter the lottery on the Goldstar app or website, between 12:00AM and 12:00PM (Noon) ET. Join the ADA Accessible Digital Distribution beginning at 12:00PM (Noon) ET while seats are available.

 

  1. Enter the General Lottery or join the ADA Accessible Distribution for up to two (2) free tickets and choose any single performance or choose multiple performances based on the available performance dates for that day’s lottery or distribution.
  2. There will be both Full Capacity and Physically Distanced seating sections available. Full capacity seating is recommended for those who are vaccinated and Physically Distanced seating is recommended for those that are not vaccinated.
  3. The lottery will begin to pull winners at 12:00 PM (Noon) ET. Lottery winners and those that did not win, will begin to be notified by email shortly after 12:00PM ET. The Public will be in touch by email or phone to assist those who joined the ADA Accessible Distribution with finding seats to accommodate their request based on their entry time into the distribution.
  4. Plan to pick up your tickets in person at the Delacorte Box Office on the day you are scheduled to attend the performance between 4PM and 7:30PM with a Government-issued ID. Tickets that are not claimed by 7:30PM will be released.

LLearn more about the free digital lottery powered by Goldstar.

 


 

MEET THE CAST, NYC!

 

Set in South Harlem amidst a vibrant and eclectic community of West African immigrants, MERRY WIVES will be a celebration of Black joy, laughter, and vitality. A New York story about the tricks of the heart, performed in the heart of the City.

Learn more about the cast and production. The complete all-Black cast features:

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The cast of MERRY WIVES

 


 

HEALTH AND SAFETY

We have partnered with City officials, health and safety experts, and our theatrical unions to ensure all safety protocols are in place for you, the artists, and our staff.

 


 

MAKE A GIFT

 

Make a gift of $10 today and be part of bringing Free Shakespeare in the Park back to New York City.

 

The Public is Theater Of, By, and For All People.

 

 

 

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