The intersection of Lafayette Street and Astor Place in New York City has been co-named Joseph Papp Way in honor of late Public Theater founder Joseph Papp. The Public, which is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its landmark home at 425 Lafayette Street, hosted a public naming ceremony December 1.
The ceremony took place at 8:30 AM at the Astor Place Plaza. The event included remarks by Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs Tom Finkelpearl, District 2 City Councilwoman Rosie Mendez, and Public Theater Board Member Gail Papp.
Flip through photos of the ceremony below:
Patrick Willingham
Patrick Willingham
Oskar Eustis
Oskar Eustis
Rosie Mendez
Rosie Mendez
Gail Papp
Gail Papp
Tom Finkelpearl
Tom Finkelpearl
Mayor's Proclamation
Oskar Eustis, Gail Papp, and Patrick Willingham
Tom Finkelpearl, Oskar Eustis, Gail Papp, Patrick Willingham, Rosie Mendez, and Alexandra Shiva
Joseph Papp Way
