Hamlet
Tragedy - Revival
Belasco Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: April 14, 1995
- Opening Date: May 2, 1995
- Closing Date: July 22, 1995
- Previews: 19
- Performances: 91
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Synopsis
Hamlet, a Danish prince, discovers that his uncle Claudius murdered his father and took the throne; Hamlet's mother has married the usurper. Shakespeare's tragedy of betrayal and revenge is considered among the greatest plays in the English language.
Opening Night Cast
| Francesca Annis | Gertrude | |
 |
Ralph Fiennes | Hamlet |
| Tara FitzGerald | Ophelia | |
| James Laurenson | Claudius | |
 |
Peter Eyre | Polonius |
| Terence Rigby | Ghost Player King Gravedigger |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
William Shakespeare | Writer |
 |
Jonathan Kent | Director |
 |
Peter J. Davison | Scenic Design |
| James Acheson | Costume Design | |
 |
Mark Henderson | Lighting Design |
 |
John Leonard | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Ralph Fiennes | Winner |
| 1995 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Tara FitzGerald | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Theatre World Award | Ralph Fiennes | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Actor in a Play | Ralph Fiennes | Winner |
| 1995 | Revival of a Play | 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 |
| Jul. 23, 1995 | 8 | $400,400 $385,482 |
$40,693 | $50.28 $65.00 |
7964 979 |
8 0 |
101.69% | -0.69% |
| Jul. 16, 1995 | 7 | $359,707 $337,295 |
-$41,614 | $51.27 $65.00 |
7016 979 |
7 0 |
102.38% | -0.02% |
| Jul. 9, 1995 | 6 | $401,321 $385,482 |
$45,050 | $50.04 $65.00 |
8020 979 |
8 0 |
102.40% | 0.09% |
| Jul. 2, 1995 | 5 | $356,271 $337,295 |
- | $50.82 $65.00 |
7011 979 |
7 0 |
102.31% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,517,699 $1,445,554 |
$50.60 | 30011 29370 |
30 0 |
102.18 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$5,094,936 $5,300,366 |
$48.31 $65.00 |
105388 107690 |
91 19 |
97.86 % | |||
