Public Forum
The Long Christmas Dinner
November 02, 2026
Venue Newman Theater
Runtime 90 minutes
Join us for Public Forum's THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER, Thornton Wilder’s one-act masterpiece that compresses 90 years of a family’s history into the span of a single holiday meal. THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER will be followed by an on-stage conversation with the company exploring the play’s enduring themes—time, family, tradition, and how we tell our stories in new ways.
Featuring Ethan Hawke, Jose Llana, Tappan Wilder, and more to be announced soon.
Tickets are $54*
Public Supporter and Partner tickets are $45
*The listed ticket price includes a $9 per ticket service fee. When purchasing at the Taub Box Office, the service fee is waived. Fee is waived for Public Theater Supporters & Partners tickets.
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Ethan Hawke
Jose Llana
Tappan Wilder
