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.
| 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 |
| Production | |
| 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 |
Background
editThe 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]
Reception
editThe 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]
References
edit- ^ Byrne, Christopher (July 17, 2020). "An Incompetent Autocrat — but This One Finds Some Humanity – Gay City News". Gay City News. Schneps Media. Archived from the original on July 18, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
- ^ Rasic, Jared (August 12, 2020). "May the Source Be With You: August Edition of Our Roundup of Podcasts, Streams and More". The Source Weekly. Lay It Out Inc. Archived from the original on September 19, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe (June 18, 2020). "Richard II, Originally Scheduled to Begin Free Shakespeare in the Park Season, Will Now Be Presented as a Radio Play". BroadwayWorld. Wisdom Digital Media. Archived from the original on August 7, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
- ^ Miller, Deb (July 17, 2020). "A Telling and Powerful Serial Podcast of 'Richard II' by the Public Theater". DC Metro Theater Arts. Archived from the original on August 4, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
- ^ Moynihan, Caitlin (July 10, 2020). "Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong'o to Join André Holland-Led Richard II Radio Play". Broadway.com. John Gore Organization. Archived from the original on July 17, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
- ^ Davies, Hannah J.; Verdier, Hannah; Nicola, Kelly (July 10, 2020). "André Holland Takes on Richard II – Podcasts of the Week". The Guardian. Archived from the original on July 10, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
- ^ McNaught, Morgan (August 3, 2020). "Podmass: Michelle Obama Turns the Mike on a Familiar Guest". The A.V. Club. G/O Media. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
- ^ Lett, Phoebe (August 22, 2020). "5 Podcasts to Bring Theater Into Your Home". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
- ^ Greene, Steve (December 17, 2020). "The Podcasts of 2020: A Tribute — Year in Review". IndieWire. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on December 17, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2022.