Reopening Night (2021)

Name: Reopening Night
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Jeremy Adams, Shola Adewusi, Saheem Ali, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Narda E. Alcorn

1h 25m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Reopening Night chronicles the journey of the Public Theater’s cast, crew, and staff as they bring an all-black rendition of Shakespeare's “Merry Wives” to life in New York City's Delacorte Theater. Amid the challenges posed by COVID-19 and an unusually rainy July, this documentary captures the excitement and resilience of the theater community. As they navigate the hurdles of reopening after a year-long hiatus, the production symbolizes the revival of live performances in the city, showcasing both the struggles and the triumphs of returning to the stage.

Cast

Jeremy Adams Shola Adewusi Saheem Ali Gbenga Akinnagbe Narda E. Alcorn Pascale Armand Dede Ayite Jocelyn Bioh MaYaa Boateng Beowulf Boritt Phillip James Brannon Brandon E. Burton Chontol Calvin Joshua Echebiri Oskar Eustis