January 27, 2012

Shakespeare '12: "As You Like It" and "Into the Woods"

“As You Like It” and “Into the Woods” will be staged for free this summer in Central Park for Shakespeare in the Park, the Public Theater announced Thursday.

Performances of the Shakespeare comedy “As You Like It” will begin sometime in June under the direction of Daniel Sullivan. Lily Rabe (as Rosalind,) is the only cast member announced thus far.

At the end of July, the stage will switch to Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical “Into the Woods.” The production — directed by Timothy Sheader with co-direction and movement direction by Liam Steel — will be based on the 2010 Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre London production.

Free Shakespeare in the Park tickets will be distributed, up to two per person, at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park at 1 p.m. on the day of each show. Some tickets will also be available through a same-day online lottery. Tickets can also be acquired by making a donation to the Public Theater.

The summer of 2012 will mark the 50th year of Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater.

January 27, 2012 11:32 AM in Broadway, Cheap Stuff, Upper East Side, Upper West Side

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