The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Patrick Willingham, Executive Dir; Arielle Tepper, Board Chair) has announced that The Public’s Annual Gala, GALA ON THE GREEN, will take place on Tues May 24 at The Delacorte Theater, kicking off the 60th Anniversary season of Free Shakespeare in the Park. The summer gala will feature performances by Renée Elise Goldsberry, Oscar Isaac, Norm Lewis, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, and more, as well as special appearances by Danai Gurira and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Additionally, there will be performances during cocktails by Jina Brass Band and DJ Rich Medina. More appearances will be announced at a later date. Meg Zervoulis will serve as musical director. The May Gala will begin with cocktails at 6:00 PM in Central Park outside The Delacorte, followed by a three-course dinner beginning at 7:00 PM. Musical performances will take place throughout cocktails and dinner. In the event of inclement weather the Annual Gala will take place on Wednesday, May 25. This year, The Public honors Gil Shiva, whose leadership, integrity, and stewardship of the Susan Stein Shiva Foundation have guided The Public Theater for decades.The Public will also present its second annual Community Leadership Award to Jamie Maleszka, Director of Creative Arts at The Fortune Society, one of Public Works’ founding community partners and a longstanding Mobile Unit partner. For tickets & more information, please visit publictheater.org/gala22. Press contact: The Public Theater (212/539-8624)...