Nell Gwynn (1650-1687) was not only one of the most talented actresses in Restoration Theatre, but also one of the most beloved. That was because "pretty, witty" Nell, as diarist Samuel Pepys called her, was an irresistible combination of comic invention, personal kindness, and unceasing good humor. She was a cherished mistress of the "Merry […] The post Review: ‘Nell Gwynn’ at the Folger Shakespear…
SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:29PM on February 10, 2019