Condola Rashad Brings Joan of Arc to Broadway

Midday on WNYC | May 23, 2018

Four-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad discusses her role as one of history’s greatest heroines in a major new production of Bernard Shaw‘s epic work Saint Joan. Set in 15th century France, Saint Joan garners popularity and influence among the elite, who fear her power and put her on trial for her life. Saint Joan is playing on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

This segment is guest hosted by Rebecca Carroll.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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