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Apr 16, 1938 · 59:20
NBC presents a comedy by Richard Brinsley Sheridan School For Scandal, another great play in the development of the…
Apr 2, 1938 · 57:55
NBC presents The School for Husbands a play written by Moliere which met with success on Broadway when it was adapted…
Apr 2, 1939 · 55:07
Prepare to be enchanted by a magical radio adaptation that brings Maurice Maeterlinck's beloved fairy tale to life.…
Apr 21, 1940
Sit back and get ready for a captivating tale of love, loss, and redemption in this gripping radio adaptation of Ferenc…
Apr 23, 1939
Step back to a time of great upheaval in England. A simple country gentleman, Oliver Cromwell, finds himself at the…
Apr 30, 1938
A drifter stumbles into a snug Mayo public house with a shocking confession, and the room tilts in his favor. In no…
Apr 6, 1941
Tune in for a delightful comedic satire on the world of big business, as the National Broadcasting Company presents a…
Apr 9, 1938
Settle in for a delightful dose of Restoration-era drama as the National Broadcasting Company presents a radio…
Apr 9, 1939
Prepare to be captivated by 'Justice,' a gripping radio play by John Galsworthy. This compelling drama explores the…
Dec 11, 1938
A traveler arrives at a craggy frontier and stumbles into a kingdom’s quiet secret: a hidden heir whose fate has been…
Dec 18, 1938
Prepare to be swept away by the hilarious antics of Monsieur Jourdain, a wealthy Parisian merchant determined to become…
Dec 22, 1940
Step back in time with this delightful adaptation of two medieval nativity plays. The Second Shepherd's Play, presented…
Dec 3, 1939
Volpone, the cunning old fox, has hatched a devious scheme to fleece his greedy Venetian acquaintances. With his wily…
Dec 4, 1938
'The Cid,' is a captivating presentation of Pierre Corneille's timeless French classic. This thrilling production,…
Dec 8, 1940
Step back in time to 17th century Spain with this captivating radio adaptation of Pierre Corneille's classic tragedy,…
Feb 19, 1939
Tolstoy's gripping drama of love, deception and moral struggle comes alive in this powerful adaptation. When Fedor…
Feb 26, 1938 · 58:03
The Birds (Órnithes) is a satiric comedy by the Ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. As quick as thought the…
Feb 5, 1939 · 58:02
Richelieu was called to the court of young Louis XIII, during the regency of the Queen Mother, Marie De' Medici. As…
Jan 12, 1941
Listeners are in for a delightful treat as they tune in to this captivating radio adaptation of Pierre-Augustin Caron…
Jan 14, 1940
Prepare to be swept away by the thrilling tale of William Tell, the legendary Swiss marksman, in this captivating…
Jan 21, 1940
Step into the world of 19th century Spanish intrigue with this captivating adaptation of Victor Hugo's tragic drama…
Jan 28, 1940
Rip Van Winkle drifts from a bustling Catskill village into a hush of legend in this gently shaped radio dramatization…
Jan 7, 1940
A spirited visit to Bath, England sets the stage for secret identities, lively courtship, and the perils of fashionably…
Jan 8, 1939
A country house mistaken for an inn sets the stage for a parade of polite deceptions and gentle embarrassments in this…
Mar 12, 1938 · 58:11
The Great Magician is a Commedia dell'Arte which was the popular theater of sixteenth century Italy from which evolved…
Mar 17, 1940
Prepare to be swept away by the grand melodrama of 'L'aiglon' written by Edmond Rostand, as the classic tale of…
Mar 19, 1939
This production presents a classic tale of romance, wit, and heartfelt sacrifice. It follows the brilliant poet and…
Mar 2, 1941
A Fifth Avenue household returns from a funeral to find that status and security are not quite the same thing. Set in…
Mar 30, 1941
Journey back to a pivotal moment in American history with 'Robert E. Lee,' a captivating radio drama that brings to…
Mar 31, 1940
Prepare to be swept away by this captivating radio adaptation of Anton Chekhov's classic play 'The Three Sisters'. With…
Mar 5, 1938 · 58:19
As an Educational feature NBC present this medieval play Everyman. Performed as an allegory is regarded as the finest…
Mar 5, 1939
Prepare to be enchanted by this delightful radio adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic comic opera 'Patience'!…
Nov 10, 1940 · 59:03
The King of Navarre and three of his lords, Dumaine, Longaville and Berowne, swear an oath to scholarship, founding an…
Nov 20, 1938 · 59:22
Julius Caesar was first played at the Globe Theater in London on September 21st 1599, and has long since been a popular…
Nov 24, 1940 · 59:44
The Tempest is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare's, a story of forgiveness, generosity and enlightenment.. This…
Nov 27, 1938 · 59:02
Step back in time to a masterful radio adaptation of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. This production of Othello brings…
Nov 6, 1938 · 59:41
Faustus is a scholar, and whilst sitting in his study, trying to decide what career he should embark upon, he decides…
Oct 16, 1938 · 59:34
A wonderful production of the famous tragedy, written around 2300 years ago by the Greek playwright Euripides. It is an…
Oct 23, 1938
This masterful adaptation of the classic medieval morality play draws us into a profound exploration of life's ultimate…
Ned · your guide to the archive
Ned here. Forty-odd years I've spent with these old shows — and if you took to Great Plays, I'd wager my last valve you'll love this lot.
