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Public Forum

Division and Renewal: An Evening with Michael Sandel

Venue The Delacorte Theater

American society has rarely been more polarized. How did we reach this moment of crisis, and what can any of us do to repair what has been broken? Michael Sandel, the Harvard professor and globally acclaimed “rock-star philosopher,” will return to The Delacorte Theater for a night of public philosophy, engaging an audience of New Yorkers—plus very special onstage guests—in a spirited conversation about meritocracy, dignity, and where we go from here. 

Free Day-Of Ticket Distributions

Ways to Get Tickets

There are multiple in-person distribution points for free day-of tickets, as well as the TodayTix digital lottery.

  • Distribution in Central Park
    • Beginning at 12PM, tickets will be distributed outside The Delacorte for that evening's Public Forum. 
  • In-person lottery at The Public Theater
    • At 12PM, a lottery will be held in the lobby.
  • Digital lottery with TodayTix
    • The digital lottery will be open for entries until 12PM on the date of the Public Forum via the TodayTix app.
  • Standby line in Central Park
    • Tickets will be distributed outside The Delacorte as early as 6PM until the beginning of the performance, based on availability.

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