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

Morning After Grace

Three baby boomers (who swear they are still in their 40s!), tackle the topics of love, sex, aging parents and medical marijuana munchies in this uplifting and heartfelt new comedy.