Shakespeare in the Park is back, and Dede Ayite’s West African-influenced costume designs are just as lively as Jocelyn Bioh’s adaptation. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Merry Wives (Play)”
Review: Shakespeare’s ‘Merry Wives,’ Now in South Harlem
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2021
Jocelyn Bioh reshapes a comedy of clever women, frail men and harsh revenge into one of love and forgiveness, just when New York needs it. Source: New York Times
Positive Coronavirus Test Halts Shakespeare in the Park for Third Night
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2021
“Merry Wives,” an adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy, had already pushed back its opening night by nearly two weeks after an injury to its leading man. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams in the Limelight
By Gotham Rex on July 12, 2021
The nominee for mayor sent a message to Democrats around the country during Sunday talk show appearances. Source: New York Times
Hot Vax Summer? Falstaff and Shakespeare in the Park Are Ready.
By Gotham Rex on July 6, 2021
The Delacorte Theater in Central Park is reopening with a Harlem-set version of Shakespeare’s comedy “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” Source: New York Times
Times Event: Summer With Lin-Manuel Miranda and Shakespeare
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2021
As the theater world begins to rebuild after a long shutdown, we explore early signs of New York City’s renewed cultural life in the latest episode of “Offstage.” Source: New York Times