Much Ado About Nothing- Shakespeare in the Park

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Much Ado About Nothing

Public Theater presents "Much Ado About Nothing"

Tony Award winner Kenny Leon puts his modernist take on Shakespeare’s tale of deception, old rivals, and torn lovers. 

The story revolves around the war-torn city of Messina, where there is finally a period of peace. The Governor Leonata decides to hold a masquerade ball, where a battle of wits ensues. 

Previous incarnations of the comedic play have been portrayed in Central Park since 1972, notably including a 2014 performance by actress Lily Rabe.

Written by William Shakespeare

Directed by Kenny Leon

FEATURING

Jamar Brathwaite (Ensemble), Danielle Brooks(Beatrice), 

Grantham Coleman (Benedick), Chuck Cooper (Leonato), 

Javen Crosby (Ensemble), Denzel Fields (Ensemble), 

Jeremie Harris (Claudio), Tayler Harris (Ensemble), 

Erik Laray Harvey (Antonio/Verges),Kai Heath (Ensemble), 

Daniel Croix Henderson (Balthasar), Tyrone Mitchell Henderson (Friar

Francis/Sexton), Tiffany Denise Hobbs (Ursula), Lateefah Holder (Dogberry), 

LaWanda Hopkins (Dancer), Billy Eugene Jones (Don Pedro), Margaret

Odette (Hero), Hubert Point-Du Jour (Don John), William

Roberson (Ensemble), Jamie Lincoln Smith (Borachio), Jazmine Stewart (Ensemble), 

Khiry Walker (Conrade/Ensemble), Olivia Washington (Margaret), and Latra A.

Wilson (Dancer)