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These performances are always amazing.  They're also free.  The catch is you have to wait in line for a few hours to get the tickets. On the weekend, I think you have to get there by 9 a.m. or so to ensure that you'll get tickets at 1 pm.  Just bring a book and a comfy lawn chair and make a day of it.

 From the site regarding tickets:

 Pick up your FREE tickets to Shakespeare in the Park on the day of the performance beginning at 1pm at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, or from 1 to 3 pm at The Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street, just south of Astor Place. For more information, please call 212.260.2400. Please note, there is a limit of 2 tickets per person.