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Canceled due to COVID-19 in 2021 and overcome by the omicron variant this year, the annual Public Theater celebration of avant-garde fare returns to in-person events from Jan 4 through Jan. 22, 2023.

Catch Radiolab for Kids, Slauson Malone 1, and 'A Raisin in the Sun' in NYC this weekend. Our arts planner features family-friendly programming, experimental music, and classic theater for all ages.

Experience NYC's essential weekend arts: Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' reimagined at Classic Stage Company and legendary guitarist Bill Frisell's innovative jazz performance. Our Weekend Arts Planner guides you to the city's finest theatrical revival and live music events.

Discover NYC's must-see weekend arts: Takashi Murakami's vibrant exhibition, the Pulitzer-winning 'Fat Ham' on Broadway, and Latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri live. Our Arts Planner guides you to contemporary art, acclaimed theater, and world-class music performances.

Anonymous threats have been made against the Public Theater's director as well as other Shakespeare companies across the country.

She yelled, 'You cannot promote this kind of violence against Donald Trump!'

Trump's oldest son concurs that "events like today are EXACTLY why we took issue with NY elites glorifying the assassination of our president."

The Public Theatre's Julius Caesar opened last night amid ongoing controversy surrounding the title character's Trump-like depiction, and hours after a third sponsor, American Express, distanced itself from the production.

'Julius Caesar' is the first play, then 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' closes out the season.