Henry IV

Synopsis: Videorecording of the play performed at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, Lincoln Centre, NY in 2004. The adaptation combined scenes from Parts 1 and 2. The play was directed for stage by Jack O’Brien and videotaped for Theatre on Film and Tape (TOFT) by Patrick Hoffman. Richard Easton is King Henry and Kevin Kline, Falstaff.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Notes: An interview with Kline about his approach to the role of Falstaff can be read by visiting http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june04/falstaff_01-07.html
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items: Shakespeare on the Newshour

Director

Jack O’Brien

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

Mark Bennett

Production Design

Ralph Funicello

Costume

Jess Goldstein

Contributor

Patrick Hoffman

Cast