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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Broadway Review: ‘Bernhardt/Hamlet’ Starring Janet McTeer
8 / 10
Under Moritz von Stuelpnagel's tightly choreographed direction, this solid cast of characters encircle Bernhardt like planets following their star. And blazing stars they certainly are, both McTeer and Bernhardt, yoked in a dynamic character study that, for all its shining moments, is no play.
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.
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Bernhardt/Hamlet History
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| 2018 | Broadway |
Roundabout Theatre Company Original Broadway Production Broadway |
Bernhardt/Hamlet - 2018 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| 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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