NY Classical Theatre brings free Shakespeare to Central Park every summer.<\/p>\n
Each June, NY Classical Theatre brings an\u00a0interactive production to Central Park for three weeks of unforgettable outdoor theater.\u00a0Following that, the show continues in Carl Schurz Park and Battery Park for shorter runs.<\/p>\n
These productions feature NY Classical\u2019s signature\u00a0Panoramic Theatre\u00a0style, where audiences move alongside the actors throughout the park, becoming active participants in the story as it unfolds.<\/p>\n
2026 Performance Details<\/p>\n
Production:\u00a0The Tragedy of Julius Caesar<\/p>\n
Written by: William Shakespeare<\/p>\n
Directed by:\u00a0Stephen Burdman<\/p>\n
Central Park Showtimes:\u00a0Tuesdays through Sundays, June 2 \u2013 June 21, 2026, 7:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/p>\n
Shakespeare’s play puts loyalty and ambition on a collision course, following a group of senators whose attempt to save a republic from tyranny unravels into fractured alliances, public fury, and chaos. A gripping look at power, persuasion, and the weight of political consequences, it’s a play that feels urgently of the moment.<\/p>\n
What to Know<\/p>\n
LOCATION<\/p>\n
Enter the park at Central Park West and\u00a0West 103rd Street.<\/p>\n
RESERVATIONS<\/p>\n
All NY Classical performances are FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.\u00a0Walk-up participants are welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note that\u00a0performances have\u00a0limited attendance based on the theater’s\u00a0NYC Department of Parks & Recreation permits.\u00a0Make a free reservation\u00a0to secure your spot.<\/p>\n
To reserve a pre-show conversation with the Artistic Director for a group of 10 or more, please call (212) 662-0760.<\/p>\n
PICNICS<\/p>\n