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Directions to The Public Theater (Manhattan) with public transportation

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Bus stations near The Public Theater in Manhattan

  • E 9 St/3 Av,1 min walk,
  • Astor Pl/3 Av,2 min walk,
  • 4 Av/E 9 St,2 min walk,
  • 3 Av/Astor Pl,2 min walk,
  • Lafayette St/E 4 St,2 min walk,
  • E 8 St/Lafayette St,3 min walk,
  • E 8 St/Mercer St,4 min walk,
  • Broadway/Waverly Pl,4 min walk,

Subway stations near The Public Theater in Manhattan

  • Astor Pl,3 min walk,
  • 8 St-Nyu,5 min walk,
  • 3 Av,6 min walk,
  • Broadway-Lafayette St,6 min walk,

Bus lines to The Public Theater in Manhattan

  • M8,West St Crosstown,
  • M101,3 Av-96 St,
  • M102,East Village 6 St Via Lex Av,
  • M2,East Village 8 St Via 5 Av,
  • M103,City Hall Via Lex Av,
  • M1,Soho Centre St Via 5 Av/ Via Broadway,
  • M3,East Village 8 St Via 5 Av,
  • M55,South Ferry,
  • SIM1C,Eltngvlle Trans Ctr Via Hylan Via Rich,
  • SIM3C,Pt Rchmnd Via Narrows Rd N Via Watchogue,
  • SIM4C,Huguenot Via Richmond Av Via Arthur Kill,
  • X27,Bay Ridge Shore Rd Via Broadway,
  • X28,Coney Island Sea Gate Via Broadway,
  • SIM33C,Mariners Harbor Via N Gannon Av,
  • SIM7,Eltvlle Trans Ctr Via Hylan Via Richmond,
  • SIM9,Eltingville Via F Cap Via Hylan Bl,
  • SIM33,Mariners Harbor Via N Gannon Av,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to The Public Theater?

    The closest stations to The Public Theater are:

    • E 9 St/3 Av is 19 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Astor Pl/3 Av is 82 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 4 Av/E 9 St is 120 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 3 Av/Astor Pl is 126 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Lafayette St/E 4 St is 152 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Astor Pl is 170 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • E 8 St/Lafayette St is 214 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • E 8 St/Mercer St is 278 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Broadway/Waverly Pl is 291 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 8 St-Nyu is 342 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 3 Av is 449 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Broadway-Lafayette St is 474 yards away, 6 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near The Public Theater?

    These Bus lines stop near The Public Theater: M101, M102, M14D-SBS, M15, M2, M55, M8

  • Which Train lines stop near The Public Theater?

    These Train lines stop near The Public Theater: HARLEM, PATH

  • Which Subway lines stop near The Public Theater?

    These Subway lines stop near The Public Theater: 4, 6, N, Q

  • What’s the nearest subway station to The Public Theater in Manhattan?

    The nearest subway station to The Public Theater in Manhattan is Astor Pl. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to The Public Theater in Manhattan?

    The nearest bus stop to The Public Theater in Manhattan is E 9 St/3 Av. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Subway to The Public Theater in Manhattan?

    The 4 is the first Subway that goes to The Public Theater in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:02 AM.

  • What time is the last Subway to The Public Theater in Manhattan?

    The 6 is the last Subway that goes to The Public Theater in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:53 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to The Public Theater in Manhattan?

    The M2 is the first Bus that goes to The Public Theater in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to The Public Theater in Manhattan?

    The M103 is the last Bus that goes to The Public Theater in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:25 AM.

  • How much is the Subway fare to The Public Theater?

    The Subway fare to The Public Theater costs about $2.90.

  • How much is the Light Rail fare to The Public Theater?

    The Light Rail fare to The Public Theater costs about $2.25.

  • How much is the Bus fare to The Public Theater?

    The Bus fare to The Public Theater costs about $2.90.

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The Public Theater Address: 425 Lafayette St street in Manhattan

The Public Theater, Manhattan
The Public Theater, ManhattanThe Public Theater is an arts organization in New York City. Founded by Joseph Papp, The Public Theater was originally the Shakespeare Workshop in 1954, its mission was to support emerging playwrights and performers. Its first production was the musical Hair in 1967. Since Joseph Papp, the theatre has been led by JoAnne Akalaitis (1991–1993), and George C. Wolfe (1993–2004), and is currently under Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham. The Public's headquarters is located at 425 Lafayette Street in the former Astor Library in Lower Manhattan. The building contains five theater spaces, and Joe's Pub, a cabaret-style venue for new work, musical performances, spoken-word artists, and soloists. Additionally, The Public operates the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, where it has staged "Shakespeare in the Park" performances free of charge since 1954.Recent productions include: The Merchant of Venice, (2010); Here Lies Love (2013); Fun Home, (2013); Eclipsed, (2015); and Hamilton (2015).
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