Delacorte Theater - Shakespeare in the Park

The Delacorte Theater in Central Park opened in 1962 and became the permanent venue for Joseph Papp's free 'Shakespeare in the Park' productions, a program that began earlier as public park performances. The outdoor amphitheater has hosted acclaimed productions and performers and is run in partnership with The Public Theater. The program's free-ticket model and summer schedule have made it a long-running public-arts tradition in New York City.