By Theresa Rebeck, Directed by Donna Feore

THE BROADWAY SENSATION
"So clever it uplifts, so timely it hurts"
– The New York Times

Sept 14 - Oct 20, 2019 in Goodman's Albert Theatre

“It is delightful to undress a man, and find a woman inside." - Edmond, Act I, Scene ii

High humor and human drama collide in a rollicking comedy “so clever it uplifts, so timely it hurts” (The New York Times). In 1899, legendary leading lady Sarah Bernhardt’s decision to assume the title role of Shakespeare’s Hamlet left critics and patriarchs aghast and indignant. Laced with forbidden romance and backstage gossip, this behind-the-scenes look at Bernhardt’s most ambitious role is a “dynamic character study” (Variety) of one of the most famous actresses—and infamous divas—in the world.

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Director Donna Feore shares a preview of Bernhardt/Hamlet

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Critical Praise

"A muscular comedy about a woman unbound"

- The New York Times
"A dynamic character study"

- Variety
"Expressive and provocative"

- BroadwayWorld
"Brimming with ideas and saucy banter"

- Observer
A "spirited, funny new play"

- Deadline
"So clever it uplifts, so timely it hurts"

- The New York Times
Features a "dash of sardonic humor"

- Variety
Filled with "witticisms galore"

- Deadline
"A love letter to the theater"

- The New York Times
A "truthful comedy"

- BroadwayWorld
A "breakneck backstage comedy"

- The New York Times
"One of the most thrilling endings I've seen in years"

- The New York Times

Artists

Theresa Rebeck Playwright
Donna Feore Director
Nate Cheeseman Raoul
Thomas J. Cox Ensemble
Amira Danan Ensemble
William Dick Louis
Amanda Drinkall Lysette
Volen Iliev Ensemble
Park Krausen Ensemble
Jennifer Latimore Rosamond Gerard
Gregory Linington Alphonse Mucha
Terri McMahon Sarah Bernhardt
Luigi Sottile Maurice Bernhardt
John Tufts Edmond Rostand
Travis Turner Francois
Larry Yando Constant Coquelin
Roderick Peeples Understudy
Narelle Sissons Set Design
Dana Osborne Costume Design
Robert Wierzel Lighting Design
Joanna Lynne Staub Sound Design
Briana J. Fahey Production Stage Manager
Nikki Blue Stage Manager

Talks & Events

Drinks & Discussion Events

Throughout the run

Enhance your theater-going experience with one of our Drinks & Discussion Series events! Stay after select performances for a Post-Show Discussion and a complimentary glass of wine, or come early to select performances for a PlayTalk Session and a complimentary glass of wine.

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