Brooklyn's answer to Shakespeare in the Park stages classical French theater at a professional level, outdoors and completely free — and Don Juan is Molière at his most dangerous, a comedy that got banned in his own lifetime. Wadsworth's translation and Tiberghien's direction promise a production, not a reading. If you missed Delacorte season this summer, this is the fall's chance at world-class free open-air theater.
What to expect
A fully staged outdoor performance with live original music, running Sunday afternoon into early evening in the park. Seating is open-air and informal — RSVP, then arrive early for good positions. The blend of comedy, tragedy and supernatural spectacle plays broadly enough for teens and up.
Good to know
- 2/3 to Grand Army Plaza or F/G to 15 St-Prospect Park depending on the staging site
- Free but RSVP is requested — reserve via the listing
- Bring a blanket or low chair and a layer for the evening
- Arrive 30-45 minutes early for sightlines
- Runs rain or shine within reason; check socials in bad weather
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Common questions
Is it really free?
Yes — Molière in the Park's productions are free with RSVP, like Shakespeare in the Park.
Why was Don Juan controversial?
Its blasphemous, seductive antihero scandalized 17th-century Paris — the play was pulled from the stage in Molière's lifetime.
