Regional NewsFinn Wittrock, Charlaine Woodard, More Join Al Pacino-Led Simply Shakespeare: The Merchant of VeniceThe Broadway alums will take part in the reading, which also features Lily Rabe, Geoffrey Rush, and Hamish Linklater.
The one-night only reading will take place October 28 at L.A.'s Gindi Auditorium at American Jewish University. Simply Shakespeare is an annual event that raises awareness and funds to benefit The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles.
The performers join a previously announced star-studded list of performers, including Al Pacino as Shylock, Geoffrey Rush as Antonio, Lily Rabe as Portia, Hamish Linklater as Bassanio, and Keith David as the Duke of Venice and Solerio. Pacino, Rabe, and Linklater each reprise their roles from the 2010 revival from Tony winner Daniel Sullivan, who returns to directs the reading.
The Merchant of Venice, With Al Pacino, on Broadway
The Merchant of Venice, With Al Pacino, on Broadway
The Public Theater production of The Merchant of Venice, starring Academy Award-winning actor Al Pacino as Shylock, began Broadway previews Oct. 19 at the Broadhurst Theatre. Read the Playbill.com story.
