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Delacorte Theater

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The Delacorte Theater, located in Central Park and operated by Public Theater, opened in 1962. It primarily hosts free Shakespeare in the Park productions.

Delacorte Theater location and directions

Delacorte Theater

81 Central Park West, New York, NY, USA, 10024

Accessibility

Ramp access

About Delacorte Theater

Operated by the not-for-profit Public Theater, the Delacorte Theater is located in the heart of Central Park. The venue opened in 1962 and has a capacity of 1,800 seats.

The theatre is named for Valerie and George T. Delacorte, Jr., who donated the money for its construction. The inaugural production in 1962 was The Merchant of Venice, featuring George C. Scott and James Earl Jones.

The Delacorte primarily hosts free Shakespeare in the Park productions each summer. The theatre is also home to Public Works productions, which include residents of all five boroughs of New York City in the cast and creative process.

How to get to the Delacorte Theater off Broadway

The Delacorte Theater is closest to the 81st Street - Museum of Natural History subway stop on the B and C lines. The nearest bus stop is W 81 St/Central Park W on the M79-SBS line. The Delacorte Theater is located within Central Park, so after exiting the subway or bus, go into the park through the 79th Street Transverse entrance.

Delacorte Theater seating plan

Delacorte Theater seating plan

Past events at Delacorte Theater

RICHARD III - Senior 65+ Entry

RICHARD III - Senior 65+ Entry

Jun 21 - Jul 17, 2022
RICHARD III - General Entry

RICHARD III - General Entry

Jun 21 - Jul 17, 2022
RICHARD III - Public Supporter

RICHARD III - Public Supporter

Jun 21 - Jul 17, 2022
Hercules - ADA Accessible

Hercules - ADA Accessible

Aug 31 - Sep 8, 2019
Hercules - General Entry

Hercules - General Entry

Aug 31 - Sep 8, 2019
Coriolanus - ADA Accessible

Coriolanus - ADA Accessible

Jul 16 - Aug 11, 2019
Coriolanus - Public Supporter

Coriolanus - Public Supporter

Jul 16 - Aug 11, 2019
Coriolanus - General Entry

Coriolanus - General Entry

Jul 16 - Aug 11, 2019
Twelfth Night - Standard Entry

Twelfth Night - Standard Entry

Jul 17 - Aug 19, 2018
Othello - Senior Accessibility

Othello - Senior Accessibility

May 29 - Jun 24, 2018
Othello - Standard Entry

Othello - Standard Entry

May 29 - Jun 24, 2018
Othello - Public Supporter

Othello - Public Supporter

May 29 - Jun 24, 2018
Shakespeare in the Park

Shakespeare in the Park

May 23 - Jun 18, 2017

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