Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Kenneth Branagh, More Read The Merry Wives of Windsor
Royce Hall at UCLA (340 Royce Drive Los Angeles, CA 90095)
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The last date listed for The Merry Wives of Windsor Reading was Monday May 9, 2011 / 8:00pm.
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Messy Stench on What to Wear
Dress up a bit, keep it classy.
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Michele Main on Other
Theatre was lovely!
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Michele Main on What to Wear
Many guests in suits and dresses
63 Goldstar Member Reviews
Carol Harrison
Where else in the world could you see such a disparate cast as William Shatner and Kenneth Branagh with talents like Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson? It was like being with friends who got together to play at theatre, which was a good thing. It was a casual, amusing evening of fun with silly accents and physical comedy. My family wouldn't have missed it for anything.Written on May 10 2011
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Bonnie MacBird
Delightful mishmash of acting styles and abilities to handle the Bard with Kenneth Branagh effortlessly entertaining while illuminating the text...while others floundered a bit. However the evening was a huge win with the amazing country band and the astonishing Reba McIntyre at the top of her form (and perfectly funny in a small role, as well). William Shatner was a surprisingly good Falstaff, and Tom Hanks' physical comedy was terrific. Great fun. And for a good cause. Kudos to Rita Wilson (a delightful Mrs. Ford) for the event, and the Country Western approach. Had a great time.Written on May 10 2011
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TCL
Wonderful, diverse talent, funny, physical: it was just a great evening of fun!Written on May 10 2011
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sandra
Simply fantastic. I don't know who enjoyed it more, the cast or the audience! Reba added unexpected humour almost every time she spoke. Tom Hanks and William Shatner were so funny as was the hysterical improv from Martin Short. Also kudos to Christine Applegate. But truly, every cast member was so much fun to watch and brought great enthusiasm to each of their performances.Written on May 10 2011
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The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles continues the celebration of its 25th anniversary by holding its 21st Simply Shakespeare reading of The Merry Wives of Windsor. The participants for this rhinestone-studded cast in a down-home evenin’ that will be more colorful than a clown at a rodeo include Christina Applegate, Kenneth Branagh, Faith Hill, Eric Idle, Arte Johnson, Eugene Levy, Tim McGraw, William Shatner, Martin Short, Tracey Ullman and the co-chairs of the event Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, all of whom will be reading one of Shakespeare’s best known and beloved comedies. Reba McEntire, Sara Watkins and Sean Watkins will be the special musical guests.
The Merry Wives of Windsor is Shakespeare's only play to deal with contemporary middle-class life of the Elizabethan age. The story centers around lovable rogue Sir John Falstaff, who arrives in the town of Windsor short on funds and attempts to seduce and swindle two local wives in order to set himself up comfortably. These original desperate housewives see right through his plan and lead him on a merry chase full of pranks.
The evening performance is directed by Ben Donenberg, founding Artistic Director of the SCLA.