Kate has no patience for suitors—and even less for the rules that say she must marry before her younger sister can. Armed with wit, fury, and the occasional fist, she’s kept every match at bay.

Until Petruchio arrives, eager for the challenge.

In this battle of wills, who ends up transformed?

Set on the lawn in the afternoon sun, this free performance of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW digs into the play’s charged themes with humor, invention, and Boomerang’s trademark sense of adventure. Expect sharp banter, bold reinterpretation, and the thrill of live theatre unfolding against the backdrop of the city. Perfect for families, Shakespeare fans, and park-goers alike, this summertime tradition invites audiences to gather, laugh, and engage with a classic story in a fresh new light.

Free Admission
We encourage you to bring a camp chair or a blanket. 
There are sections of heavy grass and lawn, and areas that are more bare. 

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.  

VENUE:

DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOW:
Coming from Central Park West
-Enter at the West 69th Street entrance.
-Follow the path around, taking the right hand curve that passes the water fountain
-We are on the lawn directly to your right.

Coming from Tavern on the Green (West 66th Street)
-Walk through the parking lot of TOTG to the Bridal Path (first gravel path)
-Make a left on the Bridal Path and walk past Adventure Playground until you come to your first intersection
-Make a left and a quick left again at the water fountain, and we are on the lawn directly to your right

Coming from 72nd Street/Strawberry Fields
-Walk south until you get to West Dr (aka The Road)
-Walk either in the road or on the sidewalk until you see the bocce courts on your left hand side, and the path leading up towards CPW on your right.
-Take that path on your right, and make a left at the water fountain. We are on the lawn directly to your right.

The Boomerang Theatre Company has been successfully delivering critically acclaimed work in New York City for over two decades. Boomerang is a strategic leader in the field of Indie Theater, bringing together creative artists and audiences to tell compelling stories and take artistic risks. We take pride in creating world-class work that reflects the concerns, hopes and dreams of the community. Boomerang is committed to putting bold new work on stage, using a combination of dynamic new voices and re-examined classics. Our seasons have included rotating repertory, world premiere plays, new musicals, play readings and music/theater mash-up events. The company’s goal is to give the spotlight to a diverse group of creators. Seasons are artist-centric, reflecting the passions of the creative contributor as well as the always-changing cultural moment.

Boomerang occupies a unique space in the theatrical ecosystem of New York City. We are a creative home, allowing collaborators to take risks and make satisfying work. To accomplish this, Boomerang has become an Institutional Off-Off Broadway company, producing multiple ongoing projects such as Free Shakespeare outdoors, The First Flight New Play Festival, Rock-n-Roles, and our artist driven reading series, The Baton Project. These projects perform in intimate spaces, and cultivate audiences that yearn for performance that is dynamic and bold. Fiercely independent and fueled by our sustained excellence, Boomerang is one of the standard bearers for the Indie Theatre community.