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Broadway isn't the only place to experience great theater this summer! Throughout the season, free plays ranging from Shakespearian classics to new works by emerging playwrights are being staged in parks throughout the city. Get your dose of culture on a budget and let nature set the scene.
Free Summer Theater Events
Thursday, July 18, 2019
The Bacchae, presented by The Classical Theatre of Harlem
at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan 
8:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m.
Enjoy free, uptown, family-friendly theatre for the community. The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents new and classic works that will stand the test of time.
Free!
Friday, July 19, 2019
Bard in the Park
at Hudson River Park's Clinton Cove
7:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.
Bringing Shakespeare and other classics to Clinton Cove for four performances this summer, join local artists for A Midsummer Night’s Song.
Free!
The Bacchae, presented by The Classical Theatre of Harlem
at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m.
Enjoy free, uptown, family-friendly theatre for the community. The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents new and classic works that will stand the test of time.
Free!
Saturday, July 20, 2019
The Bacchae, presented by The Classical Theatre of Harlem
at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m.
Enjoy free, uptown, family-friendly theatre for the community. The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents new and classic works that will stand the test of time.
Free!
Sunday, July 21, 2019
NYLAUGHS Presents #LITP: Laughter in the Park 2019!"
at Nelson Rockefeller Playground (in Battery Park City), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a free two-hour stand-up comedy show in the park, featuring Roy Wood Jr.! Entertainment Weekly has described his thought-provoking comedy as “charismatic crankiness.”
Free!
The Bacchae, presented by The Classical Theatre of Harlem
at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m.
Enjoy free, uptown, family-friendly theatre for the community. The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents new and classic works that will stand the test of time.
Free!
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
CityParks Foundation PuppetMobile: Bessie's Big Shot
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Bessie is a cow that lives on the Upper West Side and dreams of working for the circus. In the end, by some sheer accident, she finally gets a job as a performer and is thrilled.
Free!
Kids
The Bacchae, presented by The Classical Theatre of Harlem
at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m.
Enjoy free, uptown, family-friendly theatre for the community. The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents new and classic works that will stand the test of time.
Free!
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Shakespeare in the Park Presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Shakespeare's dazzling comedy about the rites of love is full of magic and music.
Free!
The Bacchae, presented by The Classical Theatre of Harlem
at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m.
Enjoy free, uptown, family-friendly theatre for the community. The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents new and classic works that will stand the test of time.
Free!
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The most popular shows on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits each summer in the park. Join hundreds of fans on the Lawn and enjoy favorite Broadway tunes.
Free!
Mamma Mia! Presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
This popular musical will have you dancing in the aisle to ABBA's greatest hits including Dancing Queen, Money, Money, Money, and of course Mamma Mia!
Free!
The Bacchae, presented by The Classical Theatre of Harlem
at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m.
Enjoy free, uptown, family-friendly theatre for the community. The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents new and classic works that will stand the test of time.
Free!
Friday, July 26, 2019
The Bacchae, presented by The Classical Theatre of Harlem
at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m.
Enjoy free, uptown, family-friendly theatre for the community. The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents new and classic works that will stand the test of time.
Free!
Saturday, July 27, 2019
The Bacchae, presented by The Classical Theatre of Harlem
at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m.
Enjoy free, uptown, family-friendly theatre for the community. The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents new and classic works that will stand the test of time.
Free!
Sunday, July 28, 2019
The Bacchae, presented by The Classical Theatre of Harlem
at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m.
Enjoy free, uptown, family-friendly theatre for the community. The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents new and classic works that will stand the test of time.
Free!
Monday, July 29, 2019
New York Euripides Summer Festival: Iphigenia Among the Taurians
at The East River Park Amphitheater (in John V. Lindsay East River Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
New York Euripides Summer Festival is now in its 11th summer season, presenting fully-staged, free classical Greek theater in NYC!
Free!
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Plaza Theatrical Presents: Cinderella
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The timeless "rags to riches" fairy tale becomes a new audience favorite in a live adaptation of the treasured animated film.
Free!
Kids
New York Euripides Summer Festival: Daughters of Troy
at The East River Park Amphitheater (in John V. Lindsay East River Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
One of the best antiwar plays ever written, it reflects Euripides' disillusionment of Athenian democracy, borrowing events from the Trojan War just after the stratagem of the Trojan Horse, when Troy fell to the Greeks.
Free!
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
New York Euripides Summer Festival: Iphigenia Among the Taurians
at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
New York Euripides Summer Festival is now in its 11th summer season, presenting fully-staged, free classical Greek theater in NYC!
Free!
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The most popular shows on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits each summer in the park. Join hundreds of fans on the Lawn and enjoy favorite Broadway tunes.
Free!
New York Euripides Summer Festival: Daughters of Troy
at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
One of the best antiwar plays ever written, it reflects Euripides' disillusionment of Athenian democracy, borrowing events from the Trojan War just after the stratagem of the Trojan Horse, when Troy fell to the Greeks.
Free!
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
at 35th Avenue and Cross Island Parkway (in Crocheron Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Four young lovers escape the tyranny of the court to find love in a magical forest. See what happens when a mischievous sprite called Puck weaves their three stories into one.
Free!
Friday, August 2, 2019
CityParks Foundation Puppet Mobile: Bessie's Big Shot
at J Hood Wright Park (in J. Hood Wright Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Bessie the cow dreams of joining the circus. Come root Bessie on in this variety show as she attempts the impossible and searches for her special talents.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Hip to Hip Theatre Co. Presents: Free Shakespeare in the Parks - The Tragedy of King Richard III
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Hip to Hip Theatre Company believes that great plays and performances have the power to change lives...
Free!
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Hudson Vagabond Puppets Presents Caps for Sale/Three Billy Goats Gruff
at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street (in Highland Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
First, a hat salesman falls asleep and wakes to find his hats missing! In the second story, three billy goats try to avoid an ogre as they try to cross a bridge!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The most popular shows on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits each summer in the park. Join hundreds of fans on the Lawn and enjoy favorite Broadway tunes.
Free!
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Queensboro Dance Festival
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Queensboro Dance Festival is a summer tour of all Queens-based dance companies, featuring diverse dance styles including jazz, Indian, modern, hip-hop, and more!
Free!
Sunday, August 11, 2019
Hip to Hip Theatre Co. Presents: Free Shakespeare in the Parks - A Midsummer Night's Dream
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Hip to Hip Theatre Company believes that great plays and performances have the power to change lives...
Free!
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Patty Cake Theater Presents Donkey Jote
at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Enjoy this bilingual adaptation of the adventures of Don Quixote as seen from his donkey.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The most popular shows on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits each summer in the park. Join hundreds of fans on the Lawn and enjoy favorite Broadway tunes.
Free!
Friday, August 16, 2019
Bard in the Park
at Hudson River Park's Clinton Cove
7:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.
Bringing Shakespeare and other classics to Clinton Cove for four performances this summer, join local artists for A Midsummer Night’s Song.
Free!
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Shakespeare in the Park: The Tragedy of King Richard III
at 35th Avenue and Cross Island Parkway (in Crocheron Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
After a long civil war, England enjoys a period of peace under King Edward. But Edward’s younger brother Richard, who helped him to the throne, grows restless in the shadows.
Free!
Friday, September 20, 2019
Bard in the Park
at Hudson River Park's Clinton Cove
7:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.
Bringing Shakespeare and other classics to Clinton Cove for four performances this summer, join local artists for A Midsummer Night’s Song.
Free!
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Flux Takeover
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come experience Flux’s core themes in action – collaboration, experimentation, and play – with residents and artists from their current show, Must They Also Be Gods.
Free!
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