Mobile Unit’s
Bilingual Musical Adaptation of
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
By William Shakespeare
Adaptation by Rebecca Martínez and Julián Mesri
Music, Music Direction, and Spanish Translations by Julián Mesri
Lyrics by Julián Mesri and Rebecca Martínez
Directed and Choreographed by Rebecca Martínez
Mobile Unit’s
LA COMEDIA DE ERRORES
De William Shakespeare
Adaptación de Rebecca Martínez y Julián Mesri
Música, dirección musical y traducción al español de Julián Mesri
Letra de Julián Mesri y Rebecca Martínez
Dirección y coreografía de Rebecca Martínez
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS will be performed in English and Spanish at outdoor sites in collaboration with The New York Public Library and Bryant Park and as part of the “Backyard at Hudson Yards presented by Wells Fargo” series at Hudson Yards. The Mobile Unit will also perform in public plazas and parks across the five boroughs in partnership with NYC Parks as well as other key Public Theater partners, including St. John the Divine. Performances begin Tuesday, May 28, and continue through Sunday, June 30 as part of The Public’s commitment to bringing free theater to all and deepening its engagement with communities around NYC.
Conceived by director Rebecca Martínez and composer Julián Mesri, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS adaptation embraces contemporary music styles from Latin America in a tale of separation and reunion. Featuring live actor-musicians, this modern musical adaptation brings a vibrant energy to an age-old tale of two sets of twins separated by stormy seas as they overcome a baffling case of mistaken identityand the mayhem and hilarious confusion that follows.
Access THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Program here.
LA COMEDIA DE ERRORES (THE COMEDY OF ERRORS) se presentará en inglés y español en sitios al aire libre en colaboración con la New York Public Library y Bryant Park y como parte de la serie “Backyard at Hudson Yards presentada por Wells Fargo” en Hudson Yards. Mobile Unit también aparecerá en plazas y parques públicos de los cinco distritos en asociación con NYC Parks y otros socios de The Public, incluyendo St. John the Divine. La gira comienza el martes 28 de mayo y continúa hasta el domingo 30 de junio como parte del compromiso de The Public de llevar el teatro gratuito a todos y profundizar su compromiso con las comunidades de toda la ciudad de Nueva York.
Concebida por la directora Rebecca Martínez y el compositor Julián Mesri, la adaptación de LA COMEDIA DE LOS ERRORES (THE COMEDY OF ERRORS) adopta estilos musicales contemporáneos de Latinoamérica en una historia de separación y reencuentro. Con actores y músicos en vivo, esta adaptación musical moderna aporta una energía vibrante a una historia antigua de dos pares de gemelos separados por mares tormentosos mientras superan un desconcertante caso de identidad equivocada, y el caos y la hilarante confusión que eso conlleva.
All performances take place outdoors. Chair seating is available at all locations, but seating is limited, and general admission is on a first-come, first-served basis, and is not guaranteed. There is no ticket distribution, and a reservation is not required. By clicking “Register To Receive More Information” and indicating your performance date, we will send you a performance reminder, detailed instructions on how to get to the location, and exciting content about the show! Let us know you are coming.
Todas las presentaciónes se realizan al aire libre y todos son bienvenidos.
Hay asientos disponibles en todas las ubicaciones, pero el cupo es limitado y la entrada general se otorga por orden de llegada y no está garantizada. No hay distribución de boletos y no se requiere reserve. Pero si nos dice con un clic “Register for More Information” y su interés en la presentación deseada, nos permitirá enviarle un recordatorio de la presentación, instrucciones detalladas sobre cómo llegar al sitio de la presentación, y más! Déjanos saber si vendrás.
MOBILE UNIT TOUR SCHEDULE:
- May 28 – June 2: The New York Public Library at Bryant Park (Manhattan); enter at 5th Ave and 40th Street, just south of the main entrance of the NYPL – Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
- Please note, Partner seating is limited on May 29
- June 4: Wolfe’s Pond at 420 Cornelia Ave (Staten Island)
- June 5: J. Hood Wright Park at 351 Fort Washington Ave (Manhattan)
- June 6 – June 9, June 13 – June 14, June 20 – June 21: Hudson Yards at Public Square & Gardens (Manhattan)
- Please note, Partner seating is limited on June 20
- June 11: Roy Wilkins at Baisley Blvd (Queens)
- June 12, June 15: A.R.R.O.W Field House at 35-30 35th St (Queens)
- June 16, June 30: Cathedral at St. John the Divine at 1047 Amsterdam Ave (Manhattan)
- June 18: Sunset Park at 44th & 6th Ave (Brooklyn)
- June 19: Travers Park at 78th St & 34th Ave (Queens)
- June 22: Maria Hernandez Park at Irving Ave & Suydam St (Brooklyn)
- June 23: Astor Place at Lafayette St and East 8th St (Manhattan)
- June 25 – June 26: Gil Scott-Heron Amphitheater in St. Mary’s Park (Bronx)
- June 27 – June 29: Prospect Park at The Peninsula, Well House Dr (Brooklyn)
Learn more about each venue and the entrances here, and navigate the Google Maps with locations marked here. Lost once you arrive? Find one of our incredible Front of House team members, wearing neon green shirts or blue baseball hats.
Each date indicates with an icon which borough we’ll be on tour:
- Saturday, June 8 at 6:30PM: Open Caption Performance
- Friday, June 21 at 6:30PM: Open Caption Performance
Learn more about Accessibility Services for People with Disabilities. If you have additional questions, need assistance or an accommodation, please feel free to speak to a member of our staff at any point during your visit or contact us at [email protected].
Seats for all performances are free, general admission, and non-ticketed. Young Partners at the Shiva level and above and all Partners will have access to a special seating section (subject to availability) at performance tour stops. There is a four (4) guest limit.
Please note, Partner seating is limited on May 28, May 29, June 14, June 16, June 23, and June 30.
Please note, Partner reserved seating is not available for June 13, June 19, and June 20.
To access the Partners seating section, stop by the welcome table, and present your GoPublic! Members Pass and receive a wristband to access the seats.
Check out the Google Map for all the locations around New York City this summer! Join us:
GO PUBLIC! Google Map
The Public, in partnership with Central Park Conservancy and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, has embarked on a much-needed revitalization of the 62-year-old Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The plan will dramatically improve the home of Free Shakespeare in the Park, addressing critical infrastructure, accessibility, and theatrical needs. Renovations are underway and while the theater is closed, don’t miss Go Public! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park taking place all over NYC this summer. We look forward to the revitalized Delacorte’s premiere in the summer of 2025. Learn more.
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- Find the answers to frequently asked questions here.
- Review each venue’s walking directions and closest transit here.
- Attending a Mobile Unit tour performance is an outdoor adventure, and it is always best to be prepared for inclement weather. Read through the Mobile Unit Inclement Weather Policy here.
- Access THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Program here.