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Great Performances: Merry Wives
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.
Episode Clips
Falstaff's Plan and Pistol's Revenge
Falstaff plans to woo Madam Page and Madam Ford, and Pistol sees his opportunity.
The Merry Wives' Revenge on Falstaff
Madam Ford and Madam Page get their revenge on Falstaff in the laundry room.
Adapting Merry Wives For Today's Audiences
Hear from the cast and crew behind Merry Wives about they made the play resonate today.
The Cast of Merry Wives Share Their Favorite Lines
Watch as the cast of Merry Wives share their favorite lines from the show.
If the Merry Wives Cast Could Switch Roles
The cast of Merry Wives contemplate what role other than their own they'd like to play.
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