Great Performances S51E06 - Making Shakespeare: The First Folio
Great Performances (1971)
S51E06 Making Shakespeare: The First Folio
Episode Overview
Marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio, which preserved 18 of his plays from obscurity, this film explores the journey of the First Folio. It also highlights how New York City’s Public Theater breathes new life into Shakespeare's works, making them relevant for contemporary audiences.