Merry Wives
Synopsis
Experience Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece from the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park. Set in South Harlem, the play tells the story of the trickster Falstaff and the wily wives who outwit him in a celebration of Black joy, laughter and vitality.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Abena
Anne Page
Gbenga Akinnagbe
Mister Nduka Ford
Pascale Armand
Madam Ekua Page
MaYaa Boateng
Fenton/Simple
Phillip James Brannon
Pastor Evans
Brandon E. Burton
Ensemble
Joshua Echebiri
Slender/Pistol
Angela Grovey
Mama Quickly
Branden Lindsay
Ensemble
Jarvis D. Matthews
Ensemble
Jacob Ming-Trent
Falstaff
Jennifer Mogbock
Ensemble
Ebony Marshall-Oliver
Ensemble
Julian Rozzell Jr.
Shallow
Kyle Scatliffe
Mister Kwame Page
David Ryan Smith
Doctor Caius
Susan Kelechi Watson
Madam Nkechi Ford
Farai Malianga
Drummer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Saheem Ali, David Horn
- Screenplay & Story
- Jocelyn Bioh, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Michael Thurber
- Original Title
- Merry Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Patrick Willingham, Executive Director), Great Performances, The WNET Group, Thirteen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Saheem Ali, David Horn
Jocelyn Bioh, William Shakespeare
Michael Thurber
Gary Bradley
Mitch Owgang
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Bradley
Editor
Michael Thurber
Original Music Composer
Dede Ayite
Costume Design
Saheem Ali
Director
David Horn
Director
Mitch Owgang
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Merry Wives.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merry Wives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Merry Wives about?
Experience Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece from the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park. Set in South Harlem, the play tells the story of the trickster Falstaff and the wily wives who outwit him in a celebration of Black joy, laughter and vitality.
Who directed Merry Wives?
Merry Wives was directed by Saheem Ali, David Horn.
Who stars in Merry Wives?
The principal cast of Merry Wives includes Abena, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Pascale Armand, MaYaa Boateng, Phillip James Brannon.
When was Merry Wives released and how long is it?
Merry Wives was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Merry Wives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Merry Wives was composed by Michael Thurber.