Hamlet Revival 1939

Ages: 15+
Opened: December 4, 1939

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Are There Many Musicals About the Same Subject?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 21, 2024


This time, the reader question was: With The Great Gatsby musicals happening now, are there other examples of musicals about the same subject?

Canadian Stage Sets 2024-25 Season Featuring Toronto and Canadian Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


Canadian Stage has unveiled its 24.25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre Tulsa Academy to Present MEAN GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL EDITION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023


Theatre Tulsa Academy will present 'Mean Girls High School Edition' in a captivating production. Get ready for a hilarious and relatable story that tackles the challenges of high school life. Don't miss this must-see show!

Crayons Improv and Theatre Tulsa Join Forces for Monthly Improvisational Comedy Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023


Theatre Tulsa has partnered with Crayons Improv for an exciting improvisational comedy collaboration. Find out more about this unique partnership.

Orange Tree Theatre Reveals Casting For Mustapha Matura's MEETINGS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023


Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for Mustapha Matura's Meetings. Learn more about who is starring in the production here!

59E59 Theaters to Present PREJUDICE AND PRIDE, Primary Stages' DIG, and More in Summer 2023 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - May 23, 2023


59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) has announced their Summer 2023 Season.

Lucas Hnath, Trevor Nunn, Noel Coward, and More Set For The Orange Tree Theatre's Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023


The Orange Tree (OT) has announced its first full year of programming under new Artistic Director Tom Littler. It features world and European premieres by Zoe Cooper and Lucas Hnath; revivals from Mustapha Matura, Noël Coward and Oliver Goldsmith; directors including Trevor Nunn and Matthew Dunster; and Niamh Cusack headlining the first major London revival of Polly Stenham's breakout hit That Face.

THE MISER Featuring Colm Feore Now Available on Stratfest@Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2023


The Miser starring Colm Feore is now available on the Stratford Festival’s streaming platform, Stratfest@Home.

Stratford Festival Holds Annual Meeting, Posts Modest Surplus For 2022
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 1, 2023


The Stratford Festival held its annual general meeting on Saturday, April 1st, celebrating the successes of the 2022 season. It announced a moderate surplus, as it exceeded attendance targets for its first fully indoor season since 2020. 

Rubicon Theatre Company Presents Developmental Production of DARK OF THE MOON: A NEW MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2023


Rubicon Theatre of Ventura continues the company's commitment to the creation of new works with the organization's 46th mainstage world premiere - a developmental musical production based on Dark of the Moon, the 1945 Broadway play by Howard Richardson and William Berney.

The Greek National Opera Pays Tribute To Maria Callas On Her Centennial Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2023


The Greek National Opera has announced its events honoring Maria Callas, the greatest soprano of the 20th century with a series of tributes curated by the Artistic Director of the Greek National Opera Giorgos Koumendakis, taking place from April to December 2023. 

Theatre Tulsa To Present Timely Drama AMERICAN SON This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2023


Theatre Tulsa's next production of its 100th season, and the second in its Play Series, will be the popular and controversial play “American Son.”

HAMLET With Amaka Umeh Now Available On Stratfest@Home For Streaming Worldwide
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2023


The Stratford Festival's filmed performance of Hamlet is now available on Stratfest@Home for streaming worldwide.

DEATH AND THE KING'S HORSEMAN Premieres on Stratfest@Home Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023


The Stratford Festival’s filmed performance of Death and the King’s Horseman will debut for streaming world-wide on Thursday, February 9, 2023 via Stratfest@Home.

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 23, 2023


The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

Theatre Tulsa Announces All-Female Cast for 1776
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2022


Theatre Tulsa’s next production of its 100th season, and the first in the new year, will be the beloved American musical “1776.” 

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford Festival Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; at Assembly Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford Festival Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford's CHICAGO Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022


The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Full Cast Announced For World Première Of Christopher Isherwood's A SINGLE MAN at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2022


Troupe, in association with Park Theatre, today announce the full cast for the world première of Christopher Isherwood's A Single Man, in a new adaptation from Simon Reade with direction by Philip Wilson.

Shakespeare and Indigenous Histories Collide in the World Premiere of 1939
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2022


1939, a Stratford Festival commission written by Jani Lauzon and Kaitlyn Riordan, starts previews at the Studio Theatre on August 23, directed by Lauzon.

SOMETHING ROTTEN! is Now Playing at Theatre Tulsa
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2022


Theatre Tulsa has launched its first Broadway Series musical of its 100th season with the hit comedy 'Something Rotten!,' which opened on August 12.

Ferocious Lotus Sets 10th Anniversary Show For September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2022


In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, Ferocious Lotus Theatre Company presents EVOLUTION, a festival of six original short plays exploring what it means to be Asian/Asian-American (initially slated to premiere in 2020). This show, a co-production with TheatreFirst, is the Company's first in-person production since the pandemic. 

Cast Announced For LOVE ALL at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2022


Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the cast for Love All, the first production in its forthcoming Temptation Season.

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