in partnership with PLAYDAY & Circus Academy New York
Thursday, June 12 & Saturday, June 21 in Central Park
Thursday, June 26 in Carl Schurz Park
Tuesday, July 1 in The Battery
Royal Crafts begin at 6:30 p.m.
Performance begins at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a magical night of Shakespeare designed for kids and grown-ups alike! Come at 6:30 p.m. to make your own crown/tiara and scepter with Playday to help you feel like royalty while watching this bold, funny tale unfold. PLUS: giveaways and more fun from Brooklyn Game Lab and Circus Academy New York!
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All families who attend Family Night have the chance to win one week of programming from Brooklyn Game Lab!
Want your kids all outdoors this Summer? Brooklyn Game Lab is playing all day in Prospect Park!
Each week features our original programming. They’ve created more than 90 amazing games -- from active play to deductive and logic games -- so play time is constantly fresh and exciting!
In their showcase game, *Battle Lab*, kids brandish safe, foam weapons to create memorable characters, level up with powers and skills, and join in an active battle or embark on a creative quest! And there is plenty of downtime to relax in the shade with a variety of party games played!
Kids are divided by age into small groups of no more than 10 children and stay with their group for the entire week.
All’s Well That Ends Well
by William Shakespeare
Written around 1604, All’s Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. When Helena—a brilliant, determined young woman—heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn’t so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena’s terms.
Totally free. Reservations encouraged, not required.
Reserve for weather updates & reminders—walk-ups always welcome!
FREE PERFORMANCES
Performances Tuesday–Sunday at 7:00p.m.
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All performances start at 7:00 p.m.
Enter at Central Park West & West 103rd Street
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All performances start at 7:00 p.m.
Enter at East 87th St. & East End Avenue
Click here to make a FREE reservation
(with weather updates & reminders!) -
All shows start at 7:00 p.m.
Meet in front of Castle Clinton - Enter at Broadway x State Street (across from Bowling Green).
Click here to make a FREE reservation
(with weather updates & reminders!)
SPECIAL EVENTS & REHEARSALS
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Ever wonder how a Shakespeare play comes to life?
Join us for Open Rehearsals in Central Park, held Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 3:30pm between May 5 and June 1. You’re invited to drop by, watch the creative process in action, and see how scenes are staged, lines are shaped, and characters are brought to life. Rehearsals take place at Central Park West & West 103rd Street—just look for the actors and our team around the lake. No tickets or RSVP required—just come as you are, stay as long as you’d like, and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at professional Off-Broadway theater in the making. Enter at Central Park West & West 103rd Street
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Behind-the-Scenes Rehearsal in Central Park
Wednesday, May 21 | 10:00 AMGet an exclusive look at how professional actors prepare for a production. This interactive experience includes interactive demonstrations on costuming, blocking, vocal production, and stage direction, plus the opportunity to observe actors rehearsing select scenes.
Matinee Performance in Central Park
Wednesday, June 4 | 11:00 AMJoin us for a full-length production Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well, in Central Park, designed with students and schools in mind. Experience the magic of Shakespeare in an immersive outdoor setting—audience movement required.
Matinee Performance in Carl Schurz Park
Wednesday, June 25 | 11:00 AMA stationary performance (no audience movement required) of All’s Well That Ends Well, ideal for seniors, community groups, and students looking for an engaging yet accessible theater experience.
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in partnership with PLAYDAY
Thursday, June 12 & Saturday, June 21 in Central Park
Thursday, June 26 in Carl Schurz Park
Tuesday, July 1 in The BatteryRoyal Crafts begin at 6:30 p.m.
Performance begins at 7:00 p.m.Join us for a magical night of Shakespeare designed for kids and grown-ups alike! Come at 6:30 p.m. to make your own crown/tiara and scepter with Playday to help you feel like royalty while watching this bold, funny tale unfold. PLUS: giveaways and more fun from Brooklyn Game Lab and Circus Academy New York!
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Dog Night: To Bark or Not To Bark
Wednesday, June 4 at 6:30pm in Central ParkStarting at 6:30pm, strike a pose in matching ruff collars for pups and their humans. The first 30 dogs to arrive will receive swag bags with goodies from Zoomies and DOG & CO.—plus, all attendees will have a chance to win prizes from Puppy Tale Lodge!
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Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. in Central Park
Celebrate the official launch of our 2025 season with the first performance of All’s Well That Ends Well. Be part of the magic on opening night!
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Friday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. in Central Park
Pre-Show Happy Hour 5-6:30pm at VERS Bar NYC
Join us for a joyful night of Shakespeare celebrating love in all its forms! Start with a 5:00 p.m. Pride Happy Hour at VERS Bar NYC, then join the queer theatre caravan heading uptown for a 7:00 p.m. performance in Central Park. PLUS: loud and proud giveaways from LEAK, pride swag, and a bold, funny tale where the heroine takes charge!VERS Bar NYC (714 9th Ave, New York)
FAQs, information for Audience Members with Disabilities, and more found at the links below:
