Christmas Carol Student Matinees
A modern and traditional tale in one! Six actors and a fiddler perform the Dickens out of this beloved holiday classic—in a way you’ve never imagined and will never forget.
My Witch: The Margaret Hamilton Stories
You’ll have a spellbinding time with Jean Tafler as she portrays Margaret Hamilton, whose Wicked Witch of the West left an indelible mark on all of us.
Paint Night
Imagine Steel Magnolias with modern day issues, as six women gather for a much-needed girls’ night out. This world premiere is a hilarious and heartfelt look at mothers and daughters and the way women support each other in our unpredictable world.
2023 – 24 Season
We had a great lineup of shows in 2023-24. From the World Premiere of “Paint Night” by Carey Crim to the American Premiere of “Lunenburg” by Canada’s most prolific playwright, Norm Foster. We were excited to bring back our unique version of A Christmas Carol for the first time since the pandemic and welcomed over 3,600 students and educators to Student Matiness for “A Christmas Carol” and “Cinderella”.
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Attention all film lovers and film makers:
The Public Theatre will be hosting the 27th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT film festival. Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world