Free Shakespeare on the Radio
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| Free Shakespeare on the Radio | |
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Vinson Cunningham |
| Starring | André Holland |
| Developed by |
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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 |
| Related | |
| Website | www |
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.
Background
The show starred André Holland and Lupita Nyong'o.[1][2] The show was originally supposed to be a theater play done in the park, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it was adapted into a radio drama instead.[3][4][5] The recording was done over Zoom.[6] The show was produced by WNYC Studios and The Public Theater.[7]
Reception
The 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
- ^ 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. Guardian Media Group. Archived from the original on July 10, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Lett, Phoebe (August 22, 2020). "5 Podcasts to Bring Theater Into Your Home". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. 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.
Category:Audio podcasts Category:2020 podcast debuts Category:2020 podcast endings Category:WNYC Studios programs