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The Public's Much Ado About Nothing

★ 7.5(2)20192h 14m

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Director: Kenny Leon, David Horn
Release date: 2019-11-22
Runtime: 2h 14m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Studio: The Public Theatre

About The Public's Much Ado About Nothing

The Public's Much Ado About Nothing is a 2019 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Kenny Leon and David Horn, starring Danielle Brooks, Grantham Coleman and Chuck Cooper. It has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Public's Much Ado About Nothing in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Danielle Brooks

Beatrice

Grantham Coleman

Benedick

Chuck Cooper

Leonato

Erik LaRay Harvey

Antonio/Verges

Kai Heath

Messenger

Jamar Brathwaite

Ensemble

Jeremie Harris

Claudio

Daniel Croix

Balthasar

Tyrone Mitchell Henderson

Friar Francis/Sexton

Tiffany Denise Hobbs

Ursula

Lateefah Holder

Dogberry

Billy Eugene Jones

Don Pedro

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Public's Much Ado About Nothing in Canada?+

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How long is The Public's Much Ado About Nothing?+

The Public's Much Ado About Nothing has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

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 and Kai Heath.

When did The Public's Much Ado About Nothing come out?+

The Public's Much Ado About Nothing is a 2019 movie directed by Kenny Leon and David Horn.

What genre is The Public's Much Ado About Nothing?+

The Public's Much Ado About Nothing is Comedy film.

Who directed The Public's Much Ado About Nothing?+

The Public's Much Ado About Nothing was directed by Kenny Leon and David Horn.