SHAKESPEARE COSTUMES: THE COMPLETE WORKS

August 6 - August 31, 2025 

Free of charge. On display in the Shiva Theater. 
Tuesdays through Sundays: 11AM-2PM and 5PM-8PM.

The Public proudly presents SHAKESPEARE COSTUMES: THE COMPLETE WORKS, an exhibit on display in the Shiva Theater through Sunday, August 31. 

Honoring The Public’s origin as the New York Shakespeare Festival and the theater’s dedication to Shakespeare’s work, this summer’s exhibit features a costume from each of Shakespeare’s 38 plays, produced at The Delacorte Theater or Public Theater over The Public’s 60+ year history. Visitors can get a close look at costumes worn by performers such as Meryl Streep, Raul Julia, Al Pacino, Patrick Stewart, Viola Davis, Angela Bassett, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jeff Goldblum, Vanessa Redgrave, Danny DeVito, Allison Janney, and more.

The exhibit is free of charge and does not require tickets. This exhibit was curated by Director of Costumes Vanessa Watters and Associate Director Melinda Basaca.