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THE PUBLIC THEATER ANNUAL GALA

TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025
6:00PM Cocktail Reception
7:00PM Dinner & Performances
On the lawn outside The Delacorte

The Delacorte Theater—legendary home of Free Shakespeare in the Park—is back, brighter and bolder than ever! Join us for a spectacular night under the stars and an exclusive sneak peek as we light up the newly revitalized theater for the first time. This one-night-only celebration is your chance to champion The Public’s mission of creating exceptional theater of, by, and for all people. Forever Public.

Tony and Grammy Award Winner Leslie Odom Jr. will headline this spectacular event! Don’t miss out on the magic—be part of something truly special.

HONOREES
THE JEROME L. GREENE FOUNDATION for championing Free Shakespeare in the Park as an essential part of life in New York City for nearly a decade.
PAULA SCHER for marking three decades of visionary design and branding excellence with The Public Theater.

The evening will consist of a seated dinner with performances throughout. Seating at the dinner and performance will be determined based on giving level. For questions or to make a reservation, contact [email protected] or purchase tickets directly below.


All proceeds from the Annual Gala help The Public create free theater for New York City, produce groundbreaking new works by artists who dare to tell their unique stories, and strengthen our vibrant community partnership.

Our table and ticket options are only partially deductible as goods and/or services will be extended to the purchaser(s). Please note that donor-advised funds (DAF) cannot be used as payment — either partially or wholly — for any Gala tickets, tables, or auction items that confer goods and/or benefits with substantial value. However, you may still support our event through a DAF by making a fully deductible contribution. The non-deductible amounts of each option are forthcoming; for more information, please reach out.

Event Production by:

TABLES.

Joe Papp Table

$100,000 ($97,950 Tax Deductible)

  • VIP table dinner and performance seating for ten (10)
  • Six (6) tickets to the 2025 Free Shakespeare in the Park TWELFTH NIGHT Opening Night performance and celebration 
  • Recognition in the Gala program and webpage
  • Verbal recognition from the podium 

Shakespeare Table

$50,000 ($48,030 Tax Deductible)

  • Premium table dinner and performance seating for ten (10)
  • Four (4) tickets to the 2025 Free Shakespeare in the Park TWELFTH NIGHT Opening Night performance and celebration 
  • Recognition in the Gala program and webpage

 

 

Delacorte Table

$25,000 ($23,110 Tax Deductible)

  • Preferred table dinner and performance seating for ten (10)
  • Two (2) tickets to the 2025 Free Shakespeare in the Park TWELFTH NIGHT Opening Night performance and celebration 
  • Recognition in the Gala program and webpage

VIP TICKETS.

Shakespeare Ticket

$5,000 ($4,819 Tax Deductible)

  • Premium Gala dinner and performance seating for one (1)
  • Recognition in the Gala program and webpage

Delacorte Ticket

$2,500 ($2,319 Tax Deductible)

  • Gala dinner and performance seating for one (1) 
  • Recognition in the Gala program and webpage

Make a gift in support of the Annual Gala.

Acknowledgement.


*Gifts of $2,500 or more made before Friday, May 23 may be acknowledged digitally and in print.

CONTACT.