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The Public Theater is a historic New York City theater venue, known internationally as a crown jewel of the off-Broadway movement. Functioning since 1954, the venue has hosted ground-breaking performances and world class artists. The theater is located in a distinctive five-story Italianate marble building at 425 Lafayette Street in the East Village of Manhattan. The architectural charm and cultural relevance of the venue attract theater lovers from around the world. Each year, The Public presents a varied programme of plays, musicals, and unique theatrical experiences across its five auditoriums which are the Newman Theater, the LuEsther Hall, the Shiva Theater, the Martinson Theater, and the Library. Committed to developing theater that encourages dialogue and reflects the diversity of the American society, The Public has hosted major productions such as 'A Chorus Line' and 'Hamilton'. 

 **How to get to the venue:** The Public Theater is accessible by public transportation. It can be reached via subway by taking the N,R,W or 6 train to the Astor Place Station or the 2,3,4,5,J,M, or Z trains to the Fulton Street station. If traveling by bus, one can use the M2, M3, or M101 bus to the 4th Street and Lafayette Stop.

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Joseph Papp founded The Public Theater in 1954 as the Shakespeare Workshop. The organization moved into its current home on Lafayette Street in Lower Manhattan in 1967.

The Public Theater building was under risk of demolition until the Public persuaded the city council to sell them the building for use as a theatre. As a result, the building was granted New York City landmark status in 1965, and architect Giorgio Cavaglieri converted it into a theatre in 1967.

The company’s inaugural production in its new home was the world premiere of *Hair*, which also marked its first non-Shakespeare offering. The building is comprised of five performance spaces: the Anspacher Theater (which has a 275-seat capacity), LuEsther Hall (160 seats), Martinson Theater (199 seats), Newman Theater (299 seats), and Shiva Theater (99 seats).

The Public complex also include office spaces; the restaurant and bar The Library; and Joe’s Pub, a cabaret-style venue used for smaller musical revues and soloists. The company also operates the [Delacorte Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/delacorte-theater) in Central Park, which has been home to free Shakespeare in the Park productions during the summer since 1954.

## How to get to The Public Theater off Broadway

The Public Theater is closest to the Astor Place subway stop on the 6 line and the 8 St - NYU stop on the R and W lines. The closest bus stop is Lafayette St./Astor Pl. on the M1 line.

## Restaurants near The Public Theater

Popular restaurants near The Public Theater include Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, Vic's (Italian), and Atla (Mexican). The Public also has an in-house bar and restaurant, The Library (American).

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The Public Theater, founded by Joseph Papp in 1954, moved into its current Manhattan location in 1967. It consists of five performance areas, offices, a restaurant and bar, and a cabaret-style venue.

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Damon Daunno stars as Henry Antrobus in [*The Seat of Our Pants*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42653-the-seat-of-our-pants) at [The Public Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/public-theater) from October 23 to November 30, 2025.

Daunno is best known for his Tony Award-nominated performance as Curly in the 2019 Broadway revival of *Oklahoma!* He is also known for originating the role of Orpheus in the Off-Broadway premiere of *Hadestown* before the show moved to London and Broadway.

He has also appeared off Broadway in *The Lonely Few* and on TV shows including *Blue Bloods* and *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*.

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Ruthie Ann Miles stars as Mrs. Antrobus in [*The Seat of Our Pants*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42653-the-seat-of-our-pants) at [The Public Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/public-theater) from October 23 to December 7, 2025.

Miles is best known for her Tony Award-winning performance as Lady Thiang in *The King and I* and Tony-nominated performance as the Beggar Woman in *Sweeney Todd*, both on Broadway. She also reprised her role as Lady Thiang in London's West End.

Off Broadway, she starred as Imelda Marcos in the world premiere of the David Byrne/Fatboy Slim musical *Here Lies Love*, winning a Theatre World Award and a Lucille Lortel Award.

On screen, she has appeared in the TV shows *The Americans* and *All Rise*.

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