Shorter Shakespeare in the Park running times?

[heytravistravis]

Posted: 6/8/13 at 4:16pm

I noticed this year that both of the shows at the Delacorte are 90 minute one-acts, while last year Into the Woods and As You Like It ran for 2.5+ hours.
I remember noted at Into the Woods last year at intermission how the first act was about 90 minutes.

Is it just coincidence that both of the shows this year are quite short compared to last year's epic running time?

Updated On: 6/8/13 at 04:16 PM

[supersam1026]

Posted: 6/8/13 at 4:25pm

I think so. I did the standby line and Tuesday night and when someone asked about the later curtain time (8:30 instead of , one of the guys working there said that since both shows are shorter they prefer to start later so it will be a bit darker out and the lights will look better. He also mentioned how since the shows are short they will still get out at a reasonable time.