Friday, June 19, 2009

Free Shakespeare in the Open Air



"Twelfth Night"

Anne Hathaway is the headliner, but Daniel Sullivan's production of the enchanted romantic comedy also stars Audra McDonald, Raul Esparza and other theater favorites.


When: Sunday at 8p.m
Where: Delacorte Theatre, Central Park at 81st Street.

Info: Free tickets (tow per person) available at the Delacorte after 1p.m the day of performance. For other ticket locations and online lotteries, check publictheater.org.

"King Lear"

The New York Classical Theatre bucks the summer-frolic trend with Shakespeare's great tragedy about an aging royal father's inability to understand the true nature of his daughters.

When: Saturday 6/20 and Sunday 6/21 at 7p.m.
Where: 103rd Street and Central Park West
Info: Free 212-252-4531 / nyclassical.org

"Much Ado About Nothing"

Love and frenemies rule this comedy, which director Maura Kelley has, somehow, setin the world of baseball.

When: Saturday 6/20 at 4p.m.
Where: Marcus Garvey Park, Amphitheater in Harlem
Info: Free, 917-776-1039 / theatersmarts.com

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