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The Public's Much Ado About Nothing (2019)

Movie ★ 7.5 134 min

This bold interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece features Danielle Brooks (“Orange is the New Black,” Broadway’s “The Color Purple”) and Grantham Coleman (“Buzzer,” “The Americans”) as the sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick. Tony Award winner Kenny Leon (“American Son,” “A Raisin in the Sun”) directs with choreography by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown (“Choir Boy”). Set in contemporary Georgia with an election race underway, Great Performances: Much Ado About Nothing finds the community of Messina celebrating a break from an ongoing war, but not all is peaceful amid the merriment. Former rivals battle it out, revenge is sought and trickery runs amok in this timeless comedy of romantic retribution and miscommunication. Earning a New York Times Critic’s Pick, the play was recorded during its final weekend of Free Shakespeare in the Park performances, June 22-23, 2019.

Kenny Leon Director David Horn Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 22, 2019
Runtime
134 min
IMDb
tt10712218
Studio
The Public Theatre, The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Patrick Willingham, Executive Director), , Great Performances

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Public's Much Ado About Nothing about?
This bold interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece features Danielle Brooks (“Orange is the New Black,” Broadway’s “The Color Purple”) and Grantham Coleman (“Buzzer,” “The Americans”) as the sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick. Tony Award winner Kenny Leon (“American Son,” “A Raisin in the Sun”) directs with choreography by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown (“Choir Boy”). Set in contemporary Georgia with an election race underway, Great Performances: Much Ado About Nothing finds the community of Messina celebrating a break from an ongoing war, but not all is peaceful amid the merriment. Former rivals battle it out, revenge is sought and trickery runs amok in this timeless comedy of romantic retribution and miscommunication. Earning a New York Times Critic’s Pick, the play was recorded during its final weekend of Free Shakespeare in the Park performances, June 22-23, 2019.
Who directed The Public's Much Ado About Nothing?
The Public's Much Ado About Nothing was directed by Kenny Leon, David Horn.
Who stars in The Public's Much Ado About Nothing?
The Public's Much Ado About Nothing stars Danielle Brooks, Grantham Coleman, Chuck Cooper, Erik LaRay Harvey.
When was The Public's Much Ado About Nothing released?
The Public's Much Ado About Nothing is a 2019 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Public's Much Ado About Nothing?
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