Public Charge
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In 1982, seven-year-old Julissa immigrates to the U.S from the Dominican Republic. In 2009, she leaves her successful practice at a Wall Street law firm to supervise Caribbean and Central American Affairs for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Public Charge chronicles the challenging education of a twenty-first century American diplomat as she works with scores of other dedicated public servants to deploy humanitarian aid to an earthquake-ravaged Haiti, navigate the roiling politics of immigration, confront the reality of international espionage and free a wrongly imprisoned American from a Cuban prison. This bracing world premiere by former United States Ambassador Julissa Reynoso and award-winning playwright Michael J. Chepiga is, at its core, about a group of Americans who believe, sometimes against all appearances to the contrary, that their government might actually be a force for good upon the frighteningly chaotic world stage. Tony Award winner Doug Hughes directs this first-hand account of the principled use of power and the enormous potential of keen intelligence, hard work and good will to bridge seemingly irreconcilable conflict.Tickets
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March 12, 2026 - April 05, 2026
Wheelchair seating, assistive listening devices, handheld captions, sign language interpretations, and prerecorded audio description are always available.
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(212) 967-7555FM radio assistive listening systems and headsets with induction neck-loops are available.
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(212) 967-7555Upon request by calling or emailing accessibility@publictheater.org 2 weeks before.
Use the standard ticket button to purchase tickets.
(212) 967-7555Upon request by calling or emailing accessibility@publictheater.org 2 weeks before.
Use the standard ticket button to purchase tickets.
(212) 967-7555Upon request by calling or emailing accessibility@publictheater.org 2 weeks before.
Use the standard ticket button to purchase tickets.
(212) 967-7555
Theatre Details
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Public Theater
425 Lafayette St
New York, NY 10003
Public Transportation
By Subway: 6 to Astor Place; R/W to 8th St/NYU
Additional Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Info: Access for wheelchair users and individuals with limited mobility is available. Box office needs advance notice so that seats can be removed.
Seating: Newman Theater seats 299. Anspacher Theater seats 275. LuEsther Hall seats 156. Martinson Hall seats 165. Susan Stein Shiva Theater seats 104.
Elevator\Escalator: Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors.
Passenger Loading Zone: Front.
Parking: Valet parking garage: 403 Lafayette St. Lot: Lafayette St. & Astor Place.
Curb Ramps: Outside main entrance.
Entrance: Six steps or machine lift to main floor lobby. Entrance marked by large signs. Assistance available.
Box Office: Lobby. Counter 42".
Restroom: Unisex: Main floor. Door 35.5". Clear space 61"x 54". Commode 18". Grab bars.
Water Fountain: Main floor. Spout 36".
Telephone: Main floor. Coin slot 55". Cord 30".
Assisted Listening System: Assistive Listening Systems that transmit sound via headsets are available.
Visual Assistance: None.