New York Shakespeare

Fishko Files | Jun 14, 2012

The Delacorte Theater in Central Park was launched on June 18th, 1962, especially for Joe Papp’s Shakespeare productions. In this 50th anniversary season, WNYC’s Sara Fishko has the story of the determined Mr. Papp, and his long road to Shakespeare in the Park.  Here is the next Fishko Files. 

 

 

 

 

To see the details for the Delacorte Theater’s current season, click here.

 

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