Public Forum
American Sublime: Stories from Elsewhere in III Acts
June 22, 2026
Venue The Delacorte Theater
An in-progress theatrical exploration inspired by artist Amy Sherald’s acclaimed body of work, originally exhibited as American Sublime at major US museums, is now taking shape for the stage. The evening will feature live performance by, Leland Fowler, The Harlem Chamber Players, Niles Luther, Alicia Hall Moran, Jurnee Smollett, Anthony Wayne, and an onstage conversation with Sherald and director Zhailon Levingston, reflecting on the creative process and the evolution of Sherald’s work for the stage.
Creatively developed in association with National Black Theatre (Sade Lythcott, Chief Executive Officer; Jonathan McCrory, Executive Artistic Director) and featuring work by James Ijames, Raja Feather Kelly, Niles Luther, Jessie Montgomery, and Anna Deavere Smith, Public Forum's AMERICAN SUBLIME: STORIES FROM ELSEWHERE IN III ACTS is supported by The Hearthland Foundation.
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Pricing
Reserve I Sections are $150 donation
Reserve II Sections are $75 donation
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NOTE: The calendar below shows the performance schedule. The word “UNAVAILABLE” is associated with the performance only because booking advanced reserved seating is only for Public Theater members.
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- In-person lottery at The Public Theater
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- Standby line in Central Park
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