Free Shakespeare on the Radio | |
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Presentation | |
Hosted by | Vinson Cunningham |
Starring | André Holland |
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Written by | William Shakespeare |
Directed by | Saheem Ali |
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Language | American English |
Length | 60 Minutes |
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Direction | Isaac Jones |
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Composed by | Michael Thurber |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 4 |
Publication | |
Original release | July 8 – July 16, 2020 |
Provider | WNYC Studios and The Public Theater |
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Website | www |
Free Shakespeare on the Radio was a radio drama and podcast starring André Holland and Lupita Nyong'o which was produced by WNYC Studios and The Public Theater.
The performance was originally being produced as a stage performance at the Delacorte Theater as part of the Free Shakespeare in the Park series but was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was adapted into a radio drama instead.[1][2][3] The audio production was produced by WNYC Studios and The Public Theater[4] and stars André Holland and Lupita Nyong'o.[5][6] The recording was done over Zoom.[7]
The show was included on The New York Times list of "5 Podcasts to Bring Theater Into Your Home".[8] The show was included on IndieWire list of "The Podcasts of 2020: A Tribute".[9]