Ato Blankson-Wood Tackles 'Hamlet' at Shakespeare in the Park

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jul 5, 2023

This year, Shakespeare in the Park is running "Hamlet" directed by Tony winner Kenny Leon through August 6th. And starring in this production, which is set in 2021 Atlanta, is Tony nominee Ato Blankson-Wood. He joins us to discuss his interpretation of one of the most famous roles in theater history.

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