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SPIN CYCLES Comes to the Baxter Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024


After a successful debut at The Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, writer and performer Jamie-Lee Money and director Larica Schnell will bring their hit play Spin Cycles to The Baxter in 2025. 

TRU to Present 'What I Am Thankful For: Focusing On The Positive (in Spite Of It All) With TRU Board Members'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2024


A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited is now in its fourth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Upcoming is What I Am Thankful For: Focusing on the Positive (in Spite of It All).

Theater Resources Unlimited Will Host 'What I Am Thankful For: Focusing on the Positive (in Spite of It All)'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now in its fourth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Learn more about this week's upcoming events here!

Artistic Director Rupert Goold and Executive Director Denise Wood Will Depart the Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024


After 11 years at the Almeida, Artistic Director Rupert Goold and Executive Director Denise Wood are standing down. Learn more about what's next here!

Guest Blog: “Panto is Hamlet in a Nappy": Actor Justin Brett on Being Serious About Fun and The High Art of Low Comedy in Panto
by Guest Author - Nov 27, 2024


Panto is Hamlet in a nappy; Beckett in a bath of beans; Johnson in long johns. It’s gaudy and brash and all the better for it. It’s the High Art of Low Comedy

Review: SHAW'S SHORTS at Washington Stage Guild
by Roger Catlin - Nov 26, 2024


What did our critic think of SHAW'S SHORTS at Washington Stage Guild?

TRU to Present 'What Does It Take To Be A Producer? And Why Do We Do It?'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024


Theatre Resources Unlimited will present What Does It Take to Be a Producer? And Why Do We Do It? in November. Learmore about the Community Gathering and see how to attend.

Capital Classics Reveals Titles For 2025 Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024


Capital Classics Theatre Company announced the two titles that will comprise the 2025 Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival:. the comedy Twelfth Night and the tragedy King Lear.

THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK From Director Robert Lepage Returns To Boston In February
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2024


Ex Machina, Côté Danse, Dvoretsky Productions and presenting partner Show One Productions have announced the East Coast debut of The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark, a captivating fusion of theater and dance.

AMERICAN MOOR Extends at Lantern Theater Company and Will Host Conversation With Playwright Keith Hamilton Cobb
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024


Lantern Theater Company announced that its acclaimed production of American Moor will extend its run into December to meet demand from audiences and student groups.

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Landestheater Linz
by Martin Ganeider - Nov 17, 2024


SOMETHING ROTTEN! opens in Linz for its German Language Premiere. The show, written by Karey Kirkpatrick, Wayne Kirkpatrick, and John O'Farrell, is presented in German for the first time.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's 2025 Pantomime, Begins Performances
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024


JACK AND THE BEANSTALK will play The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre beginning this month and running through January. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

United Solo Announces Fall 2024 Special Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024


United Solo has announced the nominees for their annual United Solo Special Award.

Review: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S HAMLET at The Lantern Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 15, 2024


The Lantern Theatre in Conway has reimagined William Shakespeare’s HAMLET by casting a female in the titular role, and it has proved to be the most inspirational and creative choice allowing you to experience this classic in a whole new way. Directed by Vera Proctor, this innovative approach not only honors Shakespeare’s original text but also underscores the timelessness of his work, proving that great storytelling transcends boundaries of gender. This is their final weekend, so grab your tickets at https://www.conwaylanterntheatre.org. You don’t want to miss this one. 

Review Roundup: Kenneth Branagh-Directed KING LEAR Opens at The Shed
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024


Acclaimed actor Kenneth Branagh steps into the formidable shoes of William Shakespeare’s King Lear, in a new production at The Shed NYC. Read the reviews for this new production of one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies.

Tinuke Craig Appointed Associate Artistic Director Of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024


Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced Tinuke Craig as their new Associate Artistic Director. Tinuke’s extensive directing experience has seen her create work for the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare  Company, The Old Vic and Chichester Festival Theatre.

Play On Shakespeare & The Acting Company Announce Casting for 2025 Repertory Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024


Play On Shakespeare and The Acting Company announced their 2025 repertory tour featuring Christina Anderson's modern verse translation of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING.

Artists Sign Open Letter Calling On National Theatre To Reinstate Primary Theatre Schools Touring Programme 
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024


Artists, including David Morrissey, urged the National Theatre to reinstate its primary school touring program, emphasizing its importance for arts education and community engagement.

Meet the Cast of CULT OF LOVE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024


Cult of Love begins previews tonight, November 20, on Broadway at Second Stage's Helen Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Cult of Love here!

Sir Derek Jacobi Receives Critic's Circle’s 2023 Rosebowl for Distinguished Service to the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024


Sir Derek Jacobi received the Critic's Circle’s 2023 Rosebowl for Distinguished Service to the Arts. The event took place on November 7th at the National Liberal Club.

OTHELLO Starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal Finds Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024


The complete cast has been announced for Shakespeare's Othello, starring Tony Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award nominee and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal.

Maxine Peake Will Lead DOUBT: A PARABLE at Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024


Maxine Peake will star in this brand-new production of John Patrick Shanley's award-winning drama. DOUBT a parable will be at Theatre Royal Bath's Ustinov Studio.

TN Shakespeare Co. to Present TWELFTH NIGHT in December
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024


Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) will bring William Shakespeare's holiday celebration Twelfth Night to the newly configured Tabor Stage in December.

Paul Mescal in STREETCAR, Whitney White's MACBETH IN STRIDE & More to Play BAM in 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024


BAM has revealed its 2025 Winter Spring Season, featuring Paul Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire, Whitney White's Macbeth in Stride, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!

National Ballet of Canada Announces Lead Cast for GISELLE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024


Tirion Law, Siphesihle November, and Peng-Fei Jiang make their debut performances in the classic ballet GISELLE.

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Hamlet - Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Kevin Kline

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