Hamlet
Tragedy - Revival
Broadhurst Theatre
- First Preview: September 12, 2009
- Opening Date: October 6, 2009
- Closing Date: December 6, 2009
- Previews: 25
- Performances: 72
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
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Ross Armstrong | Cornelius |
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Harry Attwell | Guildenstern |
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Ron Cook | Polonius 1st Gravedigger |
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Ian Drysdale | Osric |
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Peter Eyre | Player King Ghost of Hamlet's Father |
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Jenny Funnell | Player Queen |
Opening Night Production Credits
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William Shakespeare | Author |
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Adam Cork | Composer |
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Michael Grandage | Director |
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Christopher Oram | Set Design |
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Christopher Oram | Costume Design |
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Neil Austin | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Jude Law | Nominee |
| 2010 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Michael Grandage | Nominee |
| 2010 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Neil Austin | Nominee |
| 2010 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Jude Law | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Actor in a Play | Jude Law | Nominee |
| 2010 | Lighting Design of a Play | Neil Austin | Nominee |
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