Much Ado About Nothing Preview
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 directs with choreography by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown.
Previews + Extras
Is Beatrice in love?
S47 E9 - 1m 32s
Beatrice is sick and Margaret suggests the plant "carduus benedictus" to remedy her illness before Hero's wedding.
Signor Benedick, "The Prince's Jester"
S47 E9 - 1m 14s
Signor Benedick, who refuses to reveal his true identity, exchanges japes with Beatrice at the masquerade.
"I Wonder That You Be Still Talking, Signor Benedick?"
S47 E9 - 1m 11s
Signor Benedick and Lady Beatrice encounter each other for the first time and exchange some harsh words about love.
Why Much Ado About Nothing is Relevant Today
S47 E9 - 2m 57s
Learn how director Kenny Leon added a number of modern touches to Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing in hopes of communicating something both contemporary and universal.
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