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Glenn Close and Grace Van Patten in a scene from "Mother of the Maid." (Courtesy of The Public Theater)

Three Tall Women Serving Age-Old Lessons

Matt Markowski, Contributing Writer October 24, 2018
Elaine May, Glenn Close and Stockard Channing prove that age is just a number as all three return to the stage and deliver exceptional performances.
Kimber Sprawl and Sydney James Harcourt in "Girl from the North Country."

A Midwest Tale to the Rhythms of Bob Dylan

Matt Markowski, Contributing Writer October 4, 2018
Experience the music of Bob Dylan in a way never head before in "Girl from the North Country." Running through Dec. 23 at the Public Theater.
Showing at the Public Theater, Head of Passes tells the story of Shelah and her family coming together to celebrate her birthday.

Modern ‘Job’ is Heartbreaking

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor April 18, 2016
"Head of Passes" at the Public Theater is a moving drama about family inspired by the Book of Job.
Hank Azaria, Claire Danes, and John Krasinski in the play, Dry Powder, currently on show at The Public Theater.

Though Star-Studded, ‘Dry Powder’ Barely Ignites

Emma Gold, Contributing Writer April 5, 2016
“Dry Power” is a compelling play about a private equity firm running at the Public Theater until May 1, starring John Krasinski, Claire Danes and Hank Azaria.
Betsy Morgan, Barbara Walsh, and Caissie Levy in First Daughter Suite, a new musical by Michael John LaChiusa, directed by Kirsten Sanderson, running at The Public Theater.

‘First Daughter’ pretty but problematic

Joseph Myers, Theater/Books Editor October 26, 2015
The daughters of presidents sing about living under the scrutiny of the public eye in the highly creative musical "The First Daughter Suite." Daughters of Bush, Carter, Ford join together to save American hostages from Iran.
Lin-Manuel Miranda stars in "Hamilton," the rap musical he wrote.

Show delights with hip-hop history

Caroline Cunfer, Theater/Books Editor March 4, 2015
The new musical, "Hamilton," centers around the life of the late Alexander Hamilton, and is strengthened by its hip-hop, modern influence.
Play uses musical lens to examine climate change

Play uses musical lens to examine climate change

April 22, 2014
This new musical at the Public Theater does its best to show audiences that they are responsible for being the change they want to see in the world.
courtesy of the Public Theater

Public Theater presents multi-faceted ‘Antony and Cleopatra’

March 6, 2014
Not simply a love story, this rendition of Shakespeare's play focuses on the political ramifications of a historical romance.
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‘Find the Funny’ returns to Joe’s Pub, jubilations had

February 6, 2014
"Find the Funny" is a monthly musical and comedy show at Joe's Pub, hosted by Benjamin Walker.
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Cabaret, concert venues offer affordable alternatives to Broadway

February 5, 2014
Check out this preview of shows coming up at some cabaret and concert venues like 54 Below, Lincoln Center and Joe's Pub.
Courtesy of Public Theater

‘Fun Home’ depicts realistic, engaging portrayal of LGBTQ experience

November 6, 2013
“Fun Home,” an adaptation of the award-winning graphic novel of the same name, details Alison Bechdel’s experiences with coming out to her family and the suicide of her father.
Tisch professors collaborate on stage adaptation of 'Giant'

Tisch professors collaborate on stage adaptation of ‘Giant’

December 11, 2012
Professors LaChiusa and Pearson found their talents complemented each other’s, making the project as hugely enjoyable for them as it is for audiences.