The Public's Much Ado About Nothing
Originally released in 2019. The Public's Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy film. directed by Kenny Leon. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Danielle Brooks, Grantham Coleman, and Chuck Cooper
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Top Cast
Danielle Brooks
as Beatrice
Grantham Coleman
as Benedick
Chuck Cooper
as Leonato
Erik LaRay Harvey
as Antonio/Verges
Kai Heath
as Messenger
Jamar Brathwaite
as Ensemble
Jeremie Harris
as Claudio
Daniel Croix
as Balthasar
Tyrone Mitchell Henderson
as Friar Francis/Sexton
Tiffany Denise Hobbs
as Ursula
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Public Theatre
- The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Patrick Willingham, Executive Director)
- Thirteen
- Great Performances
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,” “...
Who directed The Public's Much Ado About Nothing?
The Public's Much Ado About Nothing was directed by Kenny Leon.
How long is The Public's Much Ado About Nothing?
The Public's Much Ado About Nothing has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was The Public's Much Ado About Nothing released?
The Public's Much Ado About Nothing was released on November 22, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Public's Much Ado About Nothing?
The main cast of The Public's Much Ado About Nothing includes Danielle Brooks, Grantham Coleman, Chuck Cooper, Erik LaRay Harvey, Kai Heath.