A blockbuster musical sequel that spent a year being quoted line-for-line gets projected onto a screen on a Westchester Square lawn, with the soundtrack carrying out over the playground fence. NYC Parks runs these screenings across all five boroughs each summer, and the Bronx dates draw the kind of crowd that actually sings the choruses back. If you have been waiting to see Elphaba's second act with a few hundred neighbors instead of a silent theater, this is the night.
What to expect
The lawn fills with folding chairs and blankets while it is still light out, and the projector fires once the sky goes fully dark. Parks staff run the picture and sound off a portable rig, so families cluster toward the middle where the speakers throw best. Glass bottles and alcohol are prohibited, and heavy rain can cancel the show.
Good to know
- Bring a blanket or a low folding chair — seating is whatever you carry in
- The 6 train to Westchester Square–East Tremont Avenue is the closest subway stop
- Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the lawn
- Free registration is offered through NYC Parks, but no ticket is required at the gate
- Heavy rain cancels the screening and NYC Parks posts the call on its events page
- Sit toward the center of the lawn; the portable speakers project forward, not sideways
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Common questions
Do I need to register in advance?
NYC Parks offers free online registration, but the screening is open to the public and you can simply show up.
Is there seating provided?
No. This is a bring-your-own-blanket-or-chair lawn screening on the playground's open area.
What happens if it rains?
Heavy rain or severe weather can cancel the screening. NYC Parks makes the call before showtime and posts it on the event page.
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