Anne Hathaway & Shakespeare in Central Park

This beguiling comedy follows the romantic adventures of Viola and her twin Sebastian, both shipwrecked in the enchanted dukedom of Illyria. At the helm of this time-honored story of cross-dressing and mistaken identity, all in the name of love, is Tony Award winning Director Daniel SullivanIf you like your classics in a classic environment, you’ll want to be in Central Park this summer for New York’s Shakespeare in the Park.

Twelfth Night, a romantic comedy full of adventure, misadventure, mistaken identity with a little cross-dressing thrown in for good measure, runs at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park from June 10th – Sunday, July 12th, 2009.

Tickets are FREE, and are distributed online (a limited numbers) and in person at the theater (most tickets are distributed at the theater) on the day of the performance.  The ticket line forms early in the morning, and can get REALLY long, so bring some coffee, a good book, and plan to queue up early.  Ticket policies are strictly enforced, so read the rules and make sure you know what is and isn’t allowed, as well get some tips to help you plan the best ways to secure your free tickets.

Twelfth Night will star the beautiful Anne Hathaway is the starring role of Viola.

The Delacorte Theater is located in Central Park.  The closest entrances to the theater are 81st & Central Park West or 7th & Fifth Avenue.

Photo credit:  Bauer Griffin