It's 1997, and the stakes in international diplomacy have never been higher. The impossible is about to become reality in Kyoto, described by Beyond the Curtain as a production that "challenges, questions, and sometimes makes you uncomfortable". It reveals the stark truth of climate politics and brings the intense negotiations of the 1997 Kyoto climate summit to life in a way never seen on stage. After a knock-out premiere in Stratford-upon-Avon and a 2025 Olivier-nominated production in London's West End, New York audiences can now experience Kyoto as it comes to the Mizi E. Newhouse Theatre as part of Lincoln Center Theater's 2025/26 Season.

WhatsOnStage Award winning playwright Anna Ziegler (Photograph 51) brings the world premiere of her radical reworking of Antigone to the Public Theater early 2026! Directed by Drama Desk Award nominee Tyne Rafaeli and starring Celia Keenan-Bolger and Tony Shalhoub, Antigone (This Play I Read In High School) promises to be a bold and witty reimagining of the story of Oedipus' daughter.

Starring Lesley Manville and Mark Strong. Renowned director Robert Icke (known for his transformative adaptation of the Orestei), brings Sophocles' tragic ancient Greek play to life in a stunning contemporary light. In this Olivier winning makeover, hidden secrets of the past are pushed into the present, however, nothing can loosen the inescapable grip of fate.

Written by and starring Zoe Kim, this autobiographical story comes to the Public Theater for its New York City premiere this Fall. Directed by Chris Yejin as part of Ma-Yi Theater Company's residency, Did You Eat? is a poetic exploration of Kim's memories and experiences as she seeks healing. Don't miss out on this bright new voice of Korean-American theater.

Fresh from its critically acclaimed run Off-Broadway, Kowalski is coming to Broadway this Fall season! This fascinating drama about the first meeting of Tennessee Williams and Marlon Brando is written by Gregg Ostrin and again helmed by Colin Hanlon, and is surely a must-see for any lover of classic American theater.

The Tow Foundation's resident playwright Else Went brings her epic new play to the Public Theater for its world premiere, playing this Fall! Telling the story of a group of teenagers at the turn of the new millennium as they strive to discover themselves, Initiative will be directed by Emma Rosa Went. Don't miss out on this brilliant work from two of theater's most thrilling new voices.