Swingin' the Dream (2021)
A concert of a work in progress including original music and songs from the 1939 production telling the story of an intriguing Broadway musical adaptation of Shakespeare. This jazz-infused version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream opened in 1939 with a heady mixture of talent, including Louis Armstrong and Maxine Sullivan, and musical contributions from Count Basie and Benny Goodman.
Director: Andrew Brooks
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 9, 2021
Cast
Production: Royal Shakespeare Company, Theatre for a New Audience, Young Vic
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Andrew Brooks
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Swingin' the Dream about?
- A concert of a work in progress including original music and songs from the 1939 production telling the story of an intriguing Broadway musical adaptation of Shakespeare. This jazz-infused version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream opened in 1939 with a heady mixture of talent, including Louis Armstrong and Maxine Sullivan, and musical contributions from Count Basie and Benny Goodman.
- Who directed Swingin' the Dream?
- Swingin' the Dream was directed by Andrew Brooks.
- Who stars in Swingin' the Dream?
- Swingin' the Dream stars Kwame Kwei-Armah, Alfred Clay, Andrew French, Kemi-Bo Jacobs, Cornell John, Georgia Landers.
- How long is Swingin' the Dream?
- Swingin' the Dream has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- Where was Swingin' the Dream produced?
- Swingin' the Dream was produced in United Kingdom.