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A Midsummer Night's Dream (1982) (TV)
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Theseus has defeated Hippolyta in battle, and now claims her as his bride. But before the nuptials begin...
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(Credited cast) | Christine Baranski | ... | Helena |
 | Paul Bates | ... | Flute |
| Kevin Conroy | ... | Lysander |
| Peter Crook | ... | Snug |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | ... | Bottom |
| James Hurdle | ... | Theseus |
 | William Hurt | ... | Oberon |
| Ricky Jay | ... | Philostrate |
| Andreas Katsulas | ... | Snout |
| Emmanuel Lewis | ... | Human child |
| Rick Lieberman | ... | Demetrius |
| J. Patrick O'Brien | ... | Starveling |
| Marcell Rosenblatt | ... | Puck |
| Deborah Rush | ... | Hermia |
| Michele Shay | ... | Titania |
 | Diane Venora | ... | Hippolyta |
 | Steve Vinovich | ... | Quince |
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Version of Sogno di una notte d'estate (1983)
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This is one of the best (and funniest) productions I have ever seen in many years of theater going. I saw this on PBS back in the 1980's and have been looking for it on video/DVD ever since. Is there any place to purchase this? Please provide info if this is possible.
I have seen performances of this play at Stratford (multiple times) and at Arena Stage in Washington, among others, and none top this one. The many film versions do not even come close. The casting is magnificent, the characters well-played, and the Central Park setting is ideal. (I haven't seen this in over 15 years since our library copy disappeared, so my recollections are fuzzy.) But I do remember that the Phyramus & Thisbe scenes had me in tears of laughter every time I see them. Puck is a whirlwind throughout his (her) mischief-making, and Christine Baranski's efforts to remain a lady throughout are all brights spots I cannot forget. The star-crossed lovers final pairings are touching. I showed the library videos to friends and family, and they all loved it as well.
Oh, to see this wonderful production again.