Here’s how Queens residents can get free Shakespeare in the Park tickets

Central Park. Image courtesy of Picryl

By Phineas Rueckert 

Heigh, my hearts! 

Queens residents can get free tickets to Shakespeare in the Park this summer. In an effort to increase theater access to people of all backgrounds, the free tickets will be made available at Flushing Library on July 18 and Elmhurst Library on July 22 for the summer’s second show, Corolianus. 

Tickets will also be given out at Long Island City Library on July 24, as well as Central Library and the Center for Arts and Learning in Jamaica on July 29 and August 8, respectively. 

Theatergoers needs to print a Public Theater Patron ID in order to access the tickets. 

See more information below: 

TICKET DISTRIBUTION

Ticket vouchers will be distributed beginning at 12pm (noon) and ending at 2pm, or when all vouchers have been distributed.Public Theater staff will arrive at borough distribution points at least 2 hours prior to our 12pm (noon) distribution time and will address any of your concerns or questions so please feel free to speak to a member of our staff upon their arrival. A Public Theater Patron ID is required to receive a free ticket voucher and you can follow this link to create or look up a Patron ID in advance of arriving for distribution.

Thursday, July 18

Flushing Library

41-17 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355

Monday, July 22

Elmhurst Library

86-07 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373

Wednesday, July 24

Long Island City Library

37-44 21st St, Long Island City, NY 11101

Monday, July 29

Queens Central Library

89-11 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica, 11432

Thursday, August 8

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning

161-4 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432