Great Performances: Merry Wives
Season 49 Episode 28 | 1h 49m 55s | WETA Passport
Experience Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece from the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park set in South Harlem telling the story of the trickster Falstaff and the wily wives who outwit him in a celebration of Black joy, laughter and vitality.
Aired: 05/20/22 | Expires: 05/19/25 |
Extras From This Episode
Adapting Merry Wives For Today's Audiences
Clip: S49 Ep28 | 5m 6s
The Cast of Merry Wives Share Their Favorite Lines
Clip: S49 Ep28 | 2m 41s
Falstaff's Plan and Pistol's Revenge
Clip: S49 Ep28 | 3m 1s
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