The Public Theater, New York City

Name: The Public Theater
Address: New York City, United States
Telephone: +1 212-539-8777

#518 among attractions in New York City

Theater, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

The Public Theater is a New York City arts organization founded as the Shakespeare Workshop in 1954 by Joseph Papp, with the intention of showcasing the works of up-and-coming playwrights and performers. Led by JoAnne Akalaitis from 1991 to 1993 and by George C. Wolfe from 1993 to 2004, it is currently led by Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham. The venue opened in 1967, with the world-premiere production of the musical Hair as its first show. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1967 (57 years ago)Coordinates: 40°43'43"N, 73°59'33"W

Address

Downtown Manhattan (NoHo)New York City United States

Contact

+1 212-539-8777

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Day trips

The Public Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Joe's Pub, Lit Lounge, Cooper Square, McSorley's Old Ale House.

~320 ftNE
Nightlife, Dancing
Joe's Pub, New York City
2 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of New York City, Joe's Pub at The Public Theater serves as a beacon of culture and entertainment. This intimate performance space, known for its eclectic mix of live music, comedy, and theater performances, has become a staple of the...
~1110 ftSE
Nightlife, Dancing
Lit Lounge, New York City
6 min walk • Lit Lounge was a nightclub in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. The two-floor complex housed a concert venue, lounge, dance floor, and Fuse Gallery, an art exhibition space.
~380 ftSE
Square
Cooper Square, New York City
2 min walk • Cooper Square is a junction of streets in Lower Manhattan, New York City located at the confluence of the neighborhoods of Bowery to the south, NoHo to the west and southwest, Greenwich Village to the west and northwest, the East Village to the north and east, and the Lower East Side to the southeast.
~790 ftE
Nightlife, Restaurant
McSorley's Old Ale House, New York City
4 min walk • McSorley's Old Ale House, generally known as McSorley's, is the oldest Irish saloon in New York City. Opened in the mid-19th century at 15 East 7th Street, in today's East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, it was one of the last of the "Men Only" pubs, admitting women only after legally being forced to do so in 1970.
~330 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Merchant's House Museum, New York City
2 min walk • The Merchant's House Museum, known formerly as the Old Merchant's House and as the Seabury Tredwell House, is the only nineteenth-century family home in New York City preserved intact — both inside and out.
~1070 ftSE
Theater
Horse Trade Theater Group, New York City
6 min walk • The Horse Trade Theater Group was founded in 1998 in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is located at 85 East 4th Street between Second Avenue and The Bowery The three theaters in the group are the Kraine Theater, the Red Room and UNDER St. Marks.
~270 ftN
Theater
Astor Place Theatre, New York City
2 min walk • The Astor Place Theatre is an off-Broadway house located at 434 Lafayette Street in the NoHo section of Manhattan. The theater is located in the historic Colonnade Row, originally constructed in 1831 as a series of nine connected buildings, of which only four remain.
~960 ftW
Square
Gould Plaza, New York City
5 min walk • Jeffrey S. Gould Plaza is an outdoor campus plaza located on West 4th Street that is the home of several New York University schools. It was named after NYU trustee Jeffrey S. Gould, and is also the namesake for the NYU welcome center of the same name.
~820 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Ukrainian Museum, New York City
4 min walk • The Ukrainian Museum, founded in 1976 by the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, is located at 222 East 6th Street between Second Avenue and Cooper Square in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, and claims to be the largest American museum dedicated to the cultural heritage of people from Ukraine.
~1100 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Grey Art Gallery, New York City
6 min walk • The Grey Art Gallery is New York University’s fine art museum, located on historic Washington Square Park, in New York City's Greenwich Village.
~640 ftS
Street
Great Jones Street, New York City
4 min walk • Great Jones Street is a street in New York City's NoHo district in Manhattan, essentially another name for 3rd Street between Broadway and the Bowery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Public Theater open?

The Public Theater is open:

Monday 5:30 pm - 12 am
Tuesday 5:30 pm - 12 am
Wednesday 5:30 pm - 12 am
Thursday 5:30 pm - 12 am
Friday 5:30 pm - 12 am
Saturday 5:30 pm - 12 am
Sunday 5:30 pm - 12 am

Which popular attractions are close to The Public Theater?

Nearby attractions include Astor Place Theatre, New York City (2 min walk), Merchant's House Museum, New York City (2 min walk), Cooper Square, New York City (2 min walk), Astor Place, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to The Public Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Public Theater:

Bus

Broadway & Waverly Place • Lines: M55 (3 min walk)
East 8th Street & Lafayette Street • Lines: M1 (4 min walk)

Metro

Astor Place • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (4 min walk)
8th Street–New York University • Lines: N, Q, R, W (4 min walk)