Stop by Astor Place and The Public's 425 Lafayette home on July 28 from 12-4PM for The Public Theater Block Party with performances, dance lessons, family friendly activities & more!
ON ASTOR PLACE:
12-1:30PM: Gather around the stage for PUBLIC THEATER GREATEST HITS. See Public Theater alumni perform some of the most memorable songs from iconic Public Theater musicals including HAMILTON, HAIR, FUN HOME, HELL'S KITCHEN, SUFFS, HERCULES, A CHORUS LINE, and more!
2-3PM: Get ready to dance! In preparation for Public Works' Let's Hear It for New York! An Unforgettable Dance Experience, come on down and join us in a dance workshop to learn the choreography to the Broadway Cast Recording of Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind" by four-time Tony-nominated director/choreographer Camille A. Brown. Learn the dance in advance so you're ready to join your neighbors at the Public Pops Up event on Monday, August 12 at Frisbee Hill in Central Park to dance to this iconic song. Click here for more information.
3-4PM: Round out the day with a performance from Block Party headliner OLIVIA K & THE PARKERS.
There will also be free family-friendly activities indoors and outdoors like corn hole, face painting, balloon animals, and more.
INSIDE THE PUBLIC
12PM: Join in Joe's Pub for a screening of "Joe Papp in Five Acts"
12-4PM:Explore The Public Theater Costume Exhibit featuring some iconic costumes in the Shiva Theater. Check out our free giveaways, the Flea Market, sign part of the new Delacorte Theater roof, and enter the raffle for next summer's TWELFTH NIGHT!