Bernhardt/Hamlet 2018 - Articles Page 1.8
Run Time:
Two hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Two hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: September 25, 2018Closing: November 18, 2018
Bernhardt/Hamlet - 2018 - Broadway History , Info & More
Todd Haimes Theatre (Broadway)
229 W. 42nd St. New York, NY
Mark Twain wrote, "There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses. And then there is Sarah Bernhardt." In 1899, the international stage celebrity set out to tackle her most ambitious role yet: Hamlet. Theresa Rebeck's new play rollicks with high comedy and human drama, set against the lavish Shakespearean production that could make or break Bernhardt's career. Janet McTeer, "one of the finest classical actresses of her generation" (The Telegraph), brings the legendary leading lady to life. The remaining cast and creative team will be announced soon.
Bernhardt/Hamlet - 2018 - Broadway Cast
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Bernhardt/Hamlet
6 / 10
But for all of Bernhardt/Hamlet's limitations, it reminded me of Bernhardt's own motto: quand même, which translates roughly to 'even so' or 'at the same time.' While it is sometimes ungainly, the play is amusing on its own inside-theater terms. Moritz von Stuelpnagel's staging for the Roundabout has a handsome rotating set by Beowulf Boritt and capable performances not only by McTeer, who is incapable of being dull, but a strong supporting cast that includes Matthew Saldovar as an Art Nouveau poster artist, Nick Westrate as Bernhardt's son and Ito Aghayere as Rostand's plaintive wife. It also includes a few well-timed feminist zingers.
Janet McTeer shines in Bernhardt/Hamlet on Broadway: EW review
8 / 10
Writer Rebeck (Seminar) and director Moritz von Steulpnagel (Present Laughter) keeps the action moving with brisk, chamber-piece choreography: The ingenious set (by Tony winner Beaowulf Borrit) makes the most of its two-plus sides, and supporting players (including Brittany Bradford and Dylan Baker as a bobbling fellow thespians and Nick Westrate as Sarah's grown son) swan around in Toni-Leslie James's dazzling costumes - crisp britches and white linens, richly piled velvets and shimmering silk.
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Photo Flash: To Be or Not to Be! First Look at Janet McTeer in BERNHARDT/HAMLET
by Julie Musbach - July 18, 2018
by Julie Musbach - July 18, 2018
Shakespeare superstar Janet McTeer is headed to Broadway with the revolutionary play Bernhardt/Hemlet. Get a first look below!
Dylan Baker, Ito Aghayere, and More to Join Janet McTeer in BERNHARDT/HAMLET
by Julie Musbach - July 12, 2018
by Julie Musbach - July 12, 2018
Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced full casting for the world premiere of Bernhardt/Hamlet
Other Productions of Bernhardt/Hamlet
| 2018 | Broadway |
Roundabout Theatre Company Original Broadway Production Broadway |
Bernhardt/Hamlet - 2018 Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design for a Play | Toni-Leslie James |
| 2019 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Janet McTeer |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design | Beowulf Boritt |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design of a Play | Toni-Leslie James |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Janet McTeer |
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