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Closing: April 19, 2009

Hamlet - 2009 Off-Broadway History , Info & More


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Tim Minchin Will Write the Music For CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Remake
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026


Further details are now known about the forthcoming remake film of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, written by Enda Walsh, which will have music written by Tim Minchin. Learn more here!

Did You Know That These Broadway Shows Originally Had Different Names?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 17, 2026


Perhaps the most well-known instance of a show changing titles during the development process belongs to the groundbreaking 1943 phenomenon, Oklahoma! The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that changed the art form in terms of subject matter, integration of elements, and more was originally titled Away We Go! when it went out of town for a New Haven tryout. Oklahoma! is far from the only instance where a musical changed its title along the development road.

SPRING AWAKENING Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026


Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.

Interview: Theatre Life with Suzy Eddie Izzard
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 13, 2026


Today’s subject Suzy Eddie Izzard is an award-winning performer, marathon runner, and author. Her tour de force solo show The Tragedy of Hamlet will be seen right here in DC at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) from March 27th to April 11th. The show will be performed in STC’s Klein Theatre.

Meet the Cast of BECKY SHAW, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026


Performances are now underway for Second Stage Theater's Becky Shaw at Second Stage's Hayes Theater, ahead of an opening night on April 6. Meet the cast here!

Spotlight on Plays: March 2026
by Team BWW - Mar 4, 2026


The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in March 2026.

Folger Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For William Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT
by Gillian Blum - Feb 14, 2026


Folger Theatre announced the cast and creative team of William Shakespeare's As You Like It, on stage at the Folger's Elizabethan-style Theatre on Capitol Hill from March 10 through April 12, 2026.

Madeline Brewer & Lauren Patten Join BECKY SHAW on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2026


Second Stage Theater has just announced casting for the final two roles in its upcoming production of Gina Gionfriddo’s BECKY SHAW, directed  by Trip Cullman. Emmy Award-nominee Madeline Brewer (You, The Handmaid’s Tale) will play the title role of  Becky Shaw, and Tony Award-winner Lauren Patten (Jagged Little Pill, 2ST’s Days of Rage) will play the role of  Suzanna.  

Spotlight on Plays: February 2026
by Team BWW - Feb 2, 2026


The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in February 2026.

PRIVATE LIVES, HAMLET and More Set for The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has unveiled its 2026 season, Method & Madness, which features three brilliant comedies, an explosive American classic, the world's most famous sleuth, and a Shakespeare masterpiece.

Cast Set for MACBETH at Guthrie Theater, Directed By Joe Dowling
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026


The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast for its new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, directed by Joe Dowling. The production is set to open in January 2026.

GOD OF CARNAGE and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Come to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026


South Coast Repertory will open 2026 with a rotating repertory of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.

Review: NT LIVE'S HAMLET, Starring Hiran Abeysekera
by Cheryl Markosky - Jan 12, 2026


NT Live's filmed screening of Hamlet, featuring Hiran Abeysekera (Olivier award-winner for Life of Pi) in the title role, will be released in UK cinemas on January 22 and soon after around the world.

Patrick Ball, Alden Ehrenreich and Linda Emond to Star in BECKY SHAW on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025


Second Stage Theater has unveiled the initial cast for the upcoming Broadway production of Gina Gionfriddo’s Becky Shaw, directed by Trip Cullman.

Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Resident Ensemble Players
by Greer Firestone - Nov 8, 2025


There’s something deliciously unnerving about sitting in a theater knowing that no one on stage will make it out alive. Resident Ensemble Members production of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None—the best-selling mystery novel of all time, is that rare, perfect storm of tight plotting, psychological suspense, and gallows humor.

I EAT BOYS Will Premiere In A One-Night Staged Reading At Royal Family Productions
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025


Playwright Jamie Gore Pawlik and Director, Derek Speedy, invite audiences to a one-night-only staged reading and presentation of her new play I EAT BOYS.

All of the Theater Stars in HBO's HARRY POTTER TV Series
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 10, 2025


With the Harry Potter show now in production in the UK, we have put together a guide to the stage performers assembled for this new series, from two-time Tony winner John Lithgow to Arabella Stanton.

Huck Finn-Inspired Drama HUCKA is Coming to Players Theatre in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025


Silver Glass Productions will present the World Premiere of HUCKA, written and directed by Suzanne Willett Off-Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Synetic Theater
by Jake Bridges - Jul 21, 2025


In the hands of Synetic Theater, Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM becomes more than a whimsical tale of love and mischief—it transforms into a kinetic, visually arresting spectacle that dances between comedy and enchantment.

Every Broadway Actor in Season 3 of THE GILDED AGE
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025


The Gilded Age is back for Season 3, and with it, a new and returning crop of Broadway talent. The New York-based costume drama is known for its vast array of theater actors, utilizing a total of 163 across its three seasons. Take a look here to see which of your favorite stars appear in the new season!

Hartford Stage to Present Breakdancing Shakespeare: HAMLET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025


 Hartford Stage will kick off its dynamic summer education programming with its 19th season of Breakdancing Shakespeare. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Tom Hanks Will Lead THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025


Tom Hanks will star in the world premiere of This World of Tomorrow, which he wrote with James Glossman, based on short stories written by Hanks. The production will be directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.

THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE Premieres In Los Angeles This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025


The Off-Broadway play The Opposite of Love will have its Los Angeles premiere this summer featuring original star, and Los Angeles native Ashley Griffin (Playwright and co-stars as Eloise) making her  Los Angeles theatrical return.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] [AGAIN] Comes to the Contemporary Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025


​​​​​​​This May, The Contemporary Theater Company (CTC) is celebrating 20 years of laughter, community, and exciting shows with the return of one of its most beloved productions: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [revised] [again].

Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, & More Confirmed for HARRY POTTER HBO Series
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2025


The HBO Harry Potter series has confirmed the casting of John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.

Hamlet History

Other Productions of Hamlet

1956   Off-Broadway
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1957   Off-Broadway
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1964   Off-Broadway
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1967   Off-Broadway
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1970   Off-Broadway
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1972   Off-Broadway
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1975   Off-Broadway
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1982   Off-Broadway
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1983   Off-Broadway
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1986   Off-Broadway
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1990   Off-Broadway
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1999   Off-Broadway
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2005   Off-Broadway
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2007   Off-Broadway
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2008   Off-Broadway
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2009   Off-Broadway
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2013   Off-Broadway Bedlam Company Production
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Hamlet - 2009 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Hamlet — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2010 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Neil Austin
2010 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Jude Law
2009 Obie Awards Special Citations David Esbjornson
2009 Obie Awards Special Citations Christian Camargo

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