Reopening Night
Synopsis
This documentary follows the cast, crew and staff of the world-famous Public Theater as they prepare to mount an all-black adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Merry Wives,” at the open-air Delacorte Theater in New York City. Contending with the ever-present threat of COVID-19 and one of the rainiest Julys on record, the production marks the return of live theatre following more than a year of closures in the city.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-30
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jeremy Adams
Self
Shola Adewusi
Self
Saheem Ali
Self
Gbenga Akinnagbe
Self
Narda E. Alcorn
Self
Pascale Armand
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Dede Ayite
Self
Jocelyn Bioh
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MaYaa Boateng
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Beowulf Boritt
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Phillip James Brannon
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Brandon E. Burton
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Chontol Calvin
Self
Joshua Echebiri
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Oskar Eustis
Self
Abigail Jean-Baptiste
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Branden Lindsay
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Farai Malianga
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudy Valdez
- Original Score
- Jongnic Bontemps
- Original Title
- Reopening Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudy Valdez
Jongnic Bontemps
Kurt Engfehr, Viridiana Lieberman
Matthew O'Neill, Perri Peltz, Meghan Schale, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller
Department Leadership Roster
Rudy Valdez
Director
Meghan Schale
Producer
Linda Saffire
Producer
Kurt Engfehr
Editor
Viridiana Lieberman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reopening Night
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What is Reopening Night about?
This documentary follows the cast, crew and staff of the world-famous Public Theater as they prepare to mount an all-black adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Merry Wives,” at the open-air Delacorte Theater in New York City. Contending with the ever-present threat of COVID-19 and one of the rainiest Julys on record, the production marks the return of live theatre following more than a year of closures in the city.
Who directed Reopening Night?
Reopening Night was directed by Rudy Valdez.
Who stars in Reopening Night?
The principal cast of Reopening Night includes Jeremy Adams, Shola Adewusi, Saheem Ali, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Narda E. Alcorn.
When was Reopening Night released and how long is it?
Reopening Night was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Reopening Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Reopening Night was composed by Jongnic Bontemps.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Reopening Night?
Reopening Night holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).