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Great Performances S49E28 — Merry Wives

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Great Performances•Season 49•Episode 28

Merry Wives

5.7/10 · 18 votesMay 20, 2022110 min

Ranked #17 of 18 in Season 49•−1.7 vs season avg

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.

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Episode Summary

"Merry Wives" is episode 28 of Great Performances season 49. It scored 5.7/10 from 18 votes, ranking #17 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on May 20, 2022.

Next: E29 · Keeping Company with Sondheim Best of Season 49