The Public Theatre
The Public Theatre is a producer whose BroadwayWorld credits include Hamilton (Eliza Company), Hair, and Two Gentlemen of Verona. Awards include Tony Awards for Fun Home (2015).
Also Credited As: The Joseph Papp Public Theater
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
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Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Musical
The Public Theatre, Fun Home
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The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Body of Work
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Obie Awards - 1974 - Costumes
The Public Theatre
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1968 - Other Awards
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Videos
Video: Chloë Grace Moretz Calls MCC's CAROLINE the 'Most Rewarding Experience' of Her Career
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-19 15:52:50
Video: Amber Iman Performs 'Honey Sweet' In New GODDESS Music Video
by Michael Major - 2025-03-07 13:07:58
Video: Watch Amber Iman Sing 'Honey Sweet' From GODDESS Musical
by Michael Major - 2025-03-05 15:05:36
Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Everything' from HELD MOMENTARILY at 54 Below
by Michael Major - 2024-12-16 17:05:50
News
HAY FEVER Reveals Full Cast Starring Alongside Christine Baranski at Wyndham's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Nancy Carroll, Will Close, Charles Edwards, Ophelia Lovibond, Ash Hunter, Lucy Karczewski and Jo McInnes will join Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant in Noël Coward's HAY FEVER, directed by Emily Burns.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Nancy Carroll, Will Close, Charles Edwards, Ophelia Lovibond, Ash Hunter, Lucy Karczewski and Jo McInnes will join Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant in Noël Coward's HAY FEVER, directed by Emily Burns.
The Orchard Project Names Writers for 2026 Episodic Lab
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
The Orchard Project announced the writers and projects selected for its upcoming Episodic Lab, a summer residency for television, film, and audio storytelling held at Skidmore College.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
The Orchard Project announced the writers and projects selected for its upcoming Episodic Lab, a summer residency for television, film, and audio storytelling held at Skidmore College.
Kristolyn Lloyd, Michael Potts, and More Will Lead SEVEN GUITARS at Lincoln Center Theater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has announced the full cast and creative team for August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has announced the full cast and creative team for August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
SAFE HOUSE World Premiere to Star Karen Ziemba, Marc Kudisch
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
Karen Ziemba and Marc Kudisch will lead the world premiere cast of SAFE HOUSE by L.B. Browne at Theatre Row, directed by Benjamin Viertel for split/decision.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
Karen Ziemba and Marc Kudisch will lead the world premiere cast of SAFE HOUSE by L.B. Browne at Theatre Row, directed by Benjamin Viertel for split/decision.
Exclusive: Hear Grace McLean Perform 'Drunk Iliad' from PENELOPE Cast Album
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
Joy Machine Records announced the release of PENELOPE: Live at Joe's Pub, a chamber musical starring Broadway's Grace McLean, as the one-woman show prepares to run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
Joy Machine Records announced the release of PENELOPE: Live at Joe's Pub, a chamber musical starring Broadway's Grace McLean, as the one-woman show prepares to run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
FringeArts Reveals Programming For The 30th Annual 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
FringeArts announced programming for the 30th annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival, featuring over 330 productions across nearly 100 venues, including world premieres and Philadelphia premieres from local and international artists.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
FringeArts announced programming for the 30th annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival, featuring over 330 productions across nearly 100 venues, including world premieres and Philadelphia premieres from local and international artists.
Full Cast Set For AIN'T TOO PROUD at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
The Muny announced the full cast for AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, making its premiere on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park, led by director Marcia Milgrom Dodge.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
The Muny announced the full cast for AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, making its premiere on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park, led by director Marcia Milgrom Dodge.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 29, 2026- Go Inside the LIZA AT 80! Celebration with Kristin Chenoweth and More
by - Jun 27, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jun 27, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The Public Theatre Executive Director Ray Dumont to Depart for Massachusetts Role
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026
Ray Dumont has resigned as Executive Director of The Public Theatre in Lewiston, ME, to join The Academy of Music in Northampton, MA. Adam P. Blais first joined The Public Theatre as an intern in 2012 returning as the Education/Development Director in 2019
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026
Ray Dumont has resigned as Executive Director of The Public Theatre in Lewiston, ME, to join The Academy of Music in Northampton, MA. Adam P. Blais first joined The Public Theatre as an intern in 2012 returning as the Education/Development Director in 2019
Kelly Belarmino, KC Dela Cruz and Khori Michelle Petinaud to Join HADESTOWN as The Fates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Hadestown will welcome three new ‘Fates’ to Broadway this summer. The ‘Fates’ will be played by Kelly Belarmino, KC Dela Cruz, and Khori Michelle Petinaud who will all begin performances in July.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Hadestown will welcome three new ‘Fates’ to Broadway this summer. The ‘Fates’ will be played by Kelly Belarmino, KC Dela Cruz, and Khori Michelle Petinaud who will all begin performances in July.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB's Clinton Roane to Make Solo Cabaret Debut in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026
Clinton Roane, known for Broadway's BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, will make his cabaret debut with LET'S BE HONEST at Chelsea Table + Stage, featuring music and personal storytelling.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026
Clinton Roane, known for Broadway's BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, will make his cabaret debut with LET'S BE HONEST at Chelsea Table + Stage, featuring music and personal storytelling.
Interview: Ilana Khanin of YOU MUST CHANGE YOUR LIFE at Alumnae Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - Jun 17, 2026
When it comes to experimental theatre in North America, few have a legacy as long, dedicated, and influential as Richard Foreman. When Foreman died in 2025, he left an archive of over 50 years of work from his Ontological-Hysteric Theatre company, founded in 1968. Foreman’s theatrical explorations prioritized immediacy and the present over a fixed sense of narrative, focusing on the process of the play’s creation and the audience’s interpretation.
by Ilana Lucas - Jun 17, 2026
When it comes to experimental theatre in North America, few have a legacy as long, dedicated, and influential as Richard Foreman. When Foreman died in 2025, he left an archive of over 50 years of work from his Ontological-Hysteric Theatre company, founded in 1968. Foreman’s theatrical explorations prioritized immediacy and the present over a fixed sense of narrative, focusing on the process of the play’s creation and the audience’s interpretation.
Magic Theatre Names New Artistic Director and Executive Leadership Team
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
San Francisco's Magic Theatre announced a new shared leadership structure, naming Sarah Nina Hayon as Artistic Director, Daniel Duque-Estrada as Producing Director, and Joan Osato as Director of Sustainability and Growth, succeeding departing Lead Director Sean San José.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
San Francisco's Magic Theatre announced a new shared leadership structure, naming Sarah Nina Hayon as Artistic Director, Daniel Duque-Estrada as Producing Director, and Joan Osato as Director of Sustainability and Growth, succeeding departing Lead Director Sean San José.
Academy of Music Theatre Names Raymond Dumont as New Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026
Raymond Dumont, a 30-year theatre veteran from The Public Theatre in Lewiston, ME, has been named Executive Director of the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton, MA, succeeding Debra J'Anthony after her 18-year tenure.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026
Raymond Dumont, a 30-year theatre veteran from The Public Theatre in Lewiston, ME, has been named Executive Director of the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton, MA, succeeding Debra J'Anthony after her 18-year tenure.
GOOD VIBRATIONS: A Celebration of the Beach Boys to Play The Public Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
The Public Theatre in Lewiston will present Good Vibrations: A Celebration of The Beach Boys for three performances only, featuring Jared Mancuso and Nick Gallardo alongside three musicians performing classic Beach Boys hits.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
The Public Theatre in Lewiston will present Good Vibrations: A Celebration of The Beach Boys for three performances only, featuring Jared Mancuso and Nick Gallardo alongside three musicians performing classic Beach Boys hits.
HAZEL & BEA IN THE IN-BETWEEN to Make World Premiere at Durango PlayFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Columbia MFA playwright Zoe Stanton-Savitz will premiere her queer drama at the Durango PlayFest, featuring Oscar-nominated Patty McCormack and Emmy winner Kathleen Noone, directed by Nikki DiLoreto.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Columbia MFA playwright Zoe Stanton-Savitz will premiere her queer drama at the Durango PlayFest, featuring Oscar-nominated Patty McCormack and Emmy winner Kathleen Noone, directed by Nikki DiLoreto.
Review: The Outrageously Hilarious FAT HAM Opens at The Black Rep
by James Lindhorst - May 23, 2026
The Black Rep’s production shows why Fat Ham was a hot ticket both on and off Broadway. Ijames hilarious script takes on socially relevant topics in his updated retelling of Hamlet. Geovonday Jones sharp direction and the cast’s dynamic comedic portrayals make this a show that cannot be missed
by James Lindhorst - May 23, 2026
The Black Rep’s production shows why Fat Ham was a hot ticket both on and off Broadway. Ijames hilarious script takes on socially relevant topics in his updated retelling of Hamlet. Geovonday Jones sharp direction and the cast’s dynamic comedic portrayals make this a show that cannot be missed
Review: The Huntington's OEDIPUS EL REY Turns Tragedy Into Triumph
by R. Scott Reedy - May 20, 2026
Playwright Luis Alfaro aimed high when he decided to bring Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” from 429 BC into the 21st century with “Oedipus El Rey,” his contemporary retelling of the Greek tragedy set in a Los Angeles barrio.
by R. Scott Reedy - May 20, 2026
Playwright Luis Alfaro aimed high when he decided to bring Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” from 429 BC into the 21st century with “Oedipus El Rey,” his contemporary retelling of the Greek tragedy set in a Los Angeles barrio.
Claybourne Elder to Join the Cast of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
Grammy and Drama Desk nominee Claybourne Elder will join the company of Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway. Elder will appear in the role of Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
Grammy and Drama Desk nominee Claybourne Elder will join the company of Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway. Elder will appear in the role of Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S.
Review: SUFFS at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - May 1, 2026
In a time on Broadway where so many shows are based on familiar IP, it's refreshing to have a new story come to the stage. In 2022, Suffs opened on Broadway at the Public Theatre, and then kept marching to Broadway, and now it is marching across the US.
by DC Felton - May 1, 2026
In a time on Broadway where so many shows are based on familiar IP, it's refreshing to have a new story come to the stage. In 2022, Suffs opened on Broadway at the Public Theatre, and then kept marching to Broadway, and now it is marching across the US.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has The Public Theatre been nominated for?
Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels), Costumes (Obie Awards) and Other Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards).
What awards has The Public Theatre won?
The Public Theatre has won several prestigious awards, including Best Musical at the Tony Awards for Fun Home, Outstanding Body of Work at The Lortels, Best Costumes at the Obie Awards, and additional accolades from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
