I Hate Hamlet
Comedy - Original
Walter Kerr Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: March 18, 1991
- Opening Date: April 8, 1991
- Closing Date: June 22, 1991
- Previews: 24
- Performances: 88
Playwright: Paul Rudnick
Synopsis
An actor retreating from a canceled TV series to play Hamlet in Central Park has a crippling fear of the role, and he gets counseled by the ghost of one of its most celebrated interpreters, John Barrymore.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Evan Handler | Andrew Rally |
| Nicol Williamson | John Barrymore | |
 |
Celeste Holm | Lillian Troy |
 |
Caroline Aaron | Felicia Dantine |
 |
Jane Adams | Deirdre McDavey |
| Adam Arkin | Gary Peter Lefkowitz |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Paul Rudnick | Writer | |
| Michael Engler | Director | |
| Tony Straiges | Scenic Design | |
 |
Jane Greenwood | Costume Design |
 |
Paul Gallo | Lighting Design |
 |
Scott Lehrer | Sound Design |
Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Most Promising Female Performer | Jane Adams | Winner |
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Jane Adams | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Nicol Williamson | Nominee |
| 1991 | Outstanding Debut Performance | Jane Adams | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Theatre World Award | Adam Arkin | Winner |
| 1991 | Theatre World Award | Jane Adams | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Featured Actor in a Play | Adam Arkin | Nominee |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| Jun. 23, 1991 | 3 | $115,930 - |
$29,384 | $18.25 - |
6353 945 |
8 0 |
84.03% | 17.75% |
| Jun. 16, 1991 | 2 | $86,546 - |
$2,653 | $17.27 - |
5011 945 |
8 0 |
66.28% | 9.48% |
| Jun. 9, 1991 | 1 | $83,893 - |
$105 | $19.54 - |
4294 945 |
8 0 |
56.80% | -6.32% |
| Jun. 2, 1991 | 52 | $83,788 - |
- | $17.56 - |
4772 945 |
8 0 |
63.12% | - |
| See All Grosses | ||||||||
Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$370,157 - |
$18.15 | 20430 30240 |
32 0 |
67.56 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$1,373,609 - |
$18.85 $0.00 |
73124 105840 |
88 24 |
69.09 % | |||
