The Public Theater (New York Shakespeare Festival)

New York Shakespeare Festival, now The Public Theater, is a nonprofit performing-arts organization that produces Shakespeare, challenging new plays and musicals, and innovative stagings of classical works. It aims to make American theater artistically excellent, accessible and relevant to all people. Its work includes downtown stage productions, free Shakespeare in the Park, performances at Joe’s Pub, community programs and new-work development, connecting audiences with contemporary ideas and supporting artists.