Raúl Esparza and Lily Rabe on Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale' in Central Park

Currently, 'The Winter's Tale' is being performed as part of the Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park series at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, with the run concluding on August 23. Directed by Daniel Sullivan, the cast features Raúl Esparza as Leontes, a king consumed by jealousy, and Lily Rabe as Hermione, his falsely accused queen. Esparza's portrayal is informed by his study of 'morbid jealousy' or 'Othello syndrome.' After a 14-year hiatus from Broadway, he will return in December with the musical 'Galileo,' which he describes as 'full of bangers.' Rabe, who is set to star in a revival of 'Other Desert Cities' alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus in late September, is performing her fifth Shakespearean role at the Delacorte. The cast also includes Gilbert Owuor as Polixenes, and Sullivan has commended Rabe's modern interpretation of the text. The play features magical elements, including Hermione's revival as a living statue, all within the enchanting setting of Central Park. Rabe cherishes the outdoor performance experience and the connection with the audience. Styling credits highlight Esparza in Brooks Brothers and Rabe in Christian Dior and Khaite.