Delacorte Theater

Amazing! I love this theater because it has such an intimate feeling. It's where Shakespeare in the Park is held every summer.

There are great seats no matter where you go. However, I'm honestly really excited for the improvements that will happen next year. The Tempest is going to be the last run in this theater until Summer 2025. One of the slight disappointments is that the incline isn't very high. So if you're short like me and someone who is over 6 feet tall sits in front of you, half the theater's stage is eclipsed.

Looking forward to all the renovations coming up!

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The Delacorte Theater is truly special - not much can compare to an intimate outdoor theater nestled in the middle of Central Park. There is not a bad seat in the house (which is good, because most patrons won't get to choose their seats).

The majority of the tickets are free and can be obtained several ways (lottery, in person line, etc - check the website for detailed information) but since the theater is shutting down for 18 months for renovations and I knew I wanted to go this summer, I joined the Partners program by making a donation to the Public Theater to get tickets. This enabled me to book and choose seats in advance (from a limited selection of seats that they open up for reservations, as the majority are meant to be free to the public).

One of my favorite NYC experiences!

Shakespeare In The Park is one of my favorite things to do in the summer time as a New Yorker. Public theater is a different show to see itself. This venue is always gorgeous and location is always set up in prime mode near Belvedere Castle with the moonrise facing the audience and in the back of any select shows. This is an outdoor theater in the middle of Central Park. On a very good clear day, it's the perfect atmosphere to watch any stellar performances. I enjoyed As You Like It as this was such a feel good show with modern day dances and sport inserts to give you a good laugh. A good treat as New York springs slowly out of COVID. It's about time as we all have thought that for so long.

So glad that the city brought back the free Shakespeare in the park back before Broadway opens. And it's FREE. Getting lottery or standby tickets are fairly easy.

The theater during pandemic has different settings, some parts are social distanced for people are not fully vaccinated. Most seats are full capacity seats but vaccination required. Came to see Merry Wives by public theater. The performance is amazing. Also a unique twist to modern world incorporate BLM and LGBT elements. Fun to see an interpretation from different heritage.

One of the most iconic and underrated theaters in the city, which also houses some of the most uncomfortable seats. I seriously thought my butt would end up permanently deflated by the end of Act I. I heard the Delacorte is due for some renovations in the fall, so hopefully they make the seating more spacious and comfortable, and the bathrooms larger and cleaner too!

As it is an outdoor theater situated by a pond, I would suggest using some bug spray before you enter if you're particularly susceptible to bug bites. You are welcome to bring your own water bottles too for the hot summer nights though concessions are available during intermission.

Once the play ends, the crowds disperse towards two paths, one which leads to the west side and one which leads to the east side. Don't take the sketchy back road towards Belvedere Castle and stick with the crowds!

Had a great time... Got kind of chilly after a while but that was my fault for not bringing a jacket.

The theater is big but intimate if that makes sense; like, the middle seems like it's the best place to sit however because of how the stage is shaped, there truly isn't a such thing as a bad seat (it enhances the experience sitting on the sides because of the perspectives).

As for concessions: The chicken Caesar wrap tasted ok but the chicken was cut kind of thick, especially for it to be served cold. The nachos however looked delicious, so next time I go I have to try them. I want to come back to see "To Be" again because 1. I was late and 2. I want the middle seats lol

I love love this theatre. Every summer (except during the quarantine) is where they show the free Shakespeare in the park plays. This year I saw As You Like It. Every seat is a good view of the stage. It's physically located in the middle of Central Park. So bring a jacket because it gets cool at night as you are watching the play. Also, if you are taller than 5'8" your legs will be cramped up; it's not too much leg room. And bring mosquito repellent, those bugs are treacherous .

What an absolutely stunning theatre space.

I have been dying to see a show here for so long and I finally won tickets to Free Shakespeare in the park, I was elated! I was able to see Coriolanus, it was spectacular!!

The theatre itself is such a great setting for Shakespeare, I felt extremely lucky to sit in that seat with the setting sun behind me enjoying a timeless play.

We went on a night that had subtitles, which really helped me follow along with the action if I wanted to re-read it. The acoustics were fantastic and the ushers were very helpful.

We also ordered some food, the hotdog with all the stuffings on it was absolutely delicious and hit the spot. The frozen lemonade was a bit too sweet for me, but I still sucked it down!

Such a great venue that I hope to come back to soon.

Delacorte theater is located in the heart of Central Park. Each year the Shakespeare Company puts on free shows i the park .

A lovely theatre right smack in the middle of Central Park... home to the famous Shakespeare in the Park every summer.

The venue is very clean and well kept. And any seat you have - you have a good view of the stage. The sound system is pretty awesome as well.

My only criticism is that the seats are narrow.

Bathrooms are located in the stone building next to the box office

Other than that I would come back in an instant to see another play