About The Public
Mission
As the nations foremost theatrical producer of Shakespeare and new work, The Public Theater is dedicated to achieving artistic excellence while developing an American theater that is accessible and relevant to all people through productions of challenging new plays, musicals and innovative stagings of the classics.
History
Awards
The Public Theater has won 40 Tony Awards, 141 Obies, 39 Drama Desk Awards, 23 Lucille Lortel Awards and 4 Pulitzer Prizes.
In 2005, The Public Theater received a special Drama Desk Award in celebration of its 50th anniversary.
For a complete of awards and nominations, click here.









