Listen "Helen Mirren on Women's Roles & Taking on Shakespeare"
Episode Synopsis
This week, we're excited to welcome Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning actress Helen Mirren. Going back to her start with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Mirren's career has been heavily influenced by the works of legendary poet and playwright William Shakespeare. In this conversation with NYPL's Paul Holdengraber, to help mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, Mirren reflects on the legacy of the prolific playwright and his impact on her life.
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