Public announces 2015 Gala

4/28/2015 1:20pm


The Public Theater has announced that The Public Theater’s Annual Gala will take place on Tues June 9 at the Delacorte in Central Park. The evening will include a special performance of the Shakespeare in the Park production of THE TEMPEST, featuring a cast that includes Sam Waterston and Jesse Tyler Ferguson and directed by Michael Greif, as well as an alfresco dinner in Central Park followed by a dessert reception. Pat Fili-Krushel and Audrey Wilf will serve as Gala Co-Chairs for this popular summer event. This year, The Public will celebrate Oskar and Laurie Eustis for their unwavering commitment to the mission of The Public Theater and a decade of service to the artistic community and city of New York. The Public will also proudly honor Bernard Spitzer (1924–2014) and Anne Spitzer for their extraordinary support. Through their generosity, the Spitzer family played a vital role in the capital campaign for the revitalization of The Public’s landmark Astor Place building. The gala rain date is Wed June 10. Tickets are available at www.publictheater.org/gala. Press contact: Candi Adams (212/539-8680)...