Central Park is due for a dose of Disney magic this summer, and all thespians need to mark their calendars.
The Public Theater, which is known for its annual Shakespeare in the Park series, will put on an adaptation of Disney's Hercules at Delacorte Theater, the 1,800-seat outdoor attraction in Central Park. According to The New York Times, this is the group's first Disney production, and needless to say we're ready to find a spot at the venue immediately...if not sooner.
We recommend sharpening your singing chops with the best Disney songs of all time and making a visit to the coolest Broadway shows for kids in anticipation of the Labor Day Weekend event (performances will be held from Aug 30–Sept 8). It's hard to resist Shakespeare in the Park, but we're welcoming this new addition to the summer theater lineup with open arms. Even better? It's a great way to get kids involved in the theater scene.
The Public Theater further reports that popular tunes from the 1997 cartoon will appear, but attendees should expect new songs as well, all courtesy of Alan Menken and David Zippel. Lear deBessonet, the founder of Public Works, will direct the number.
Need tickets? Here's the scoop!
Snagging a seat to the highly-anticipated show might be tricky, so prepare ahead of time. According to the Public Theater's website, "To make accessing tickets as equitable as possible, we will have an Advance Digital Lottery and a Daily In-Person Standby Lottery."
The Advance Digital Lottery will accept entries on TodayTix until Wednesday, Aug 28 at noon. Each winner will receive two tickets to a performance date of their choice. (Learn more about the process and what you need to do on the Public Theater site.)
Regarding the Standby Lottery, interested patrons will be able access to tickets, should they become available. Nothing is a guarantee, but you can familiarize yourself with the rules and what to expect on the Public Theater site.
You'll certainly want to add this Disney debut to your summer bucket list. We'll see you at Central Park!
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