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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, August 16, 2018
Shakespeare in the Park: King Lear
at 35th Avenue and Cross Island Parkway (in Crocheron Park), Queens 
7:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m.
Shakespeare’s great tragedy explores the notion of power – who has it, how one obtains it, and how one defines it.
Free!
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Performance: Hip to Hip Theatre - King Lear
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
King Lear has ruled for many years. As age overtakes him, he divides his kingdom amongst his children. Misjudging their loyalty, he soon finds himself stripped of all the trappings of state, wealth and power .
Free!
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Puppets in the Park Presents 'The Big Good Wolf'
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
This modern day fairy tale finds Baby Bear and his friend Goldilocks making it their mission to help change the Big Bad Wolf into good.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
William Shakespeare's 'The Comedy of Errors'
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
What do police officers, three nuns, a politician, a demonic exorcist, a woman of the evening, and a lusty kitchen lunch-lady all have in common?
Free!
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Shakespeare in the Park: All’s Well that End’s Well
at Main Park House (in Cunningham Park), Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Shakespeare’s courageous heroine will stop at nothing to bring Bertram home. Meanwhile, Bertram’s friends hilariously unmask the swashbuckling braggart Parolles.
Free!
Friday, August 24, 2018
Bryant Park Shakespeare: Macbeth
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us on the lawn for a full production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, produced by the Drilling Company.
Free!
Event
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Bryant Park Shakespeare: Macbeth
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us on the lawn for a full production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, produced by the Drilling Company.
Free!
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Bryant Park Picnics: New York City Opera Performs 'La traviata'
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
City Opera brings opera to the people with a free performance of the beloved La traviata.
Free!
Friday, August 31, 2018
Bryant Park Shakespeare: Macbeth
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us on the lawn for a full production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, produced by the Drilling Company.
Free!
Event
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Bryant Park Shakespeare: Macbeth
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us on the lawn for a full production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, produced by the Drilling Company.
Free!
Friday, September 7, 2018
Bryant Park Shakespeare: Macbeth
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us on the lawn for a full production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, produced by the Drilling Company.
Free!
Event
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Bryant Park Shakespeare: Macbeth
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us on the lawn for a full production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, produced by the Drilling Company.
Free!
Monday, September 17, 2018
Bryant Park Picnics: New York City Opera performs The Barber of Seville
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
City Opera brings opera to the people with a free performance of The Barber of Seville.
Free!
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