This Sunday, July 28th, join The Public Theater for their annual celebration at Astor Place! The Block Party is a day-long celebration of this iconic cultural institution, and includes a long list of free performances, workshops, family-friendly activities, and much more.
ON ASTOR PLACE:
12-1:30PM: Gather around the stage for PUBLIC THEATER GREATEST HITS. See Public Theater alumni perform some of the most memorable songs from iconic Public Theater musicals including HAMILTON, HAIR, FUN HOME, HELL’S KITCHEN, SUFFS, HERCULES, A CHORUS LINE, and more! Featured performers include Nikki M. James (SUFFS), Rebecca Naomi Jones (FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST, Public Works’ AS YOU LIKE IT), Jelani Alladin (Public Works’ adaptation of Disney’s HERCULES), Gianna Harris (HELL’S KITCHEN), Hawley Gould & Monica Tulia Ramirez (SUFFS), Gregory Treco (HAMILTON), members of the 2008 cast of HAIR, and more to be announced!
2-3PM: Get ready to dance! In preparation for Public Works’ Let’s Hear It for New York! An Unforgettable Dance Experience, come on down and join us in a dance workshop to learn the choreography to the Broadway Cast Recording of Alicia Keys‘ “Empire State of Mind” by four-time Tony-nominated director/choreographer Camille A. Brown. Learn the dance in advance so you’re ready to join your neighbors at the Public Pops Up event on Monday, August 12 at Frisbee Hill in Central Park to dance to this iconic song. Click here for more information.
3-4PM: Round out the day with a performance from Block Party headliner OLIVIA K & THE PARKERS.
There will also be free family-friendly activities indoors and outdoors like corn hole, face painting, balloon animals, and more. If you’ve been craving a burger from The Library, you don’t even need to go inside! Grab a burger from The Library’s satellite station on the North side of The Public just before the entrance. If you’d prefer a sit-down meal, head inside and enjoy their full menu.
INSIDE THE PUBLIC
12PM: Join us in Joe’s Pub for a screening of “Joe Papp in Five Acts”
12-4PM:Explore The Public Theater Costume Exhibit featuring some iconic costumes in the Shiva Theater. Check out our free giveaways, the Flea Market, sign part of the new Delacorte Theater roof, and enter the raffle for next summer’s TWELFTH NIGHT!
And so much more! Join us.
