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Black Lucy and The Bard

Explore Shakespeare’s love life through the perspective of the “Dark Lady” in this work from Nashville Ballet based on poetry by Caroline Randall Williams and featuring an original score by GRAMMY winner Rhiannon Giddens.

Episode Clips

Shakespeare and Lucy Meet

Shakespeare (Owen Thorne) and Lucy (Claudia Monja) meet for the first time.

Black Lucy & The Fair Youth

Caroline Randall Williams introduces a party that Lucy and Shakespeare may have attended.

Behind the Scenes of "Black Lucy and the Bard"

Behind the Scenes of "Black Lucy and the Bard."

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