Hamlet: An Exploration
Closed 3h 0m
Hamlet: An Exploration
51%
51%
(6 Ratings)
Positive
33%
Mixed
17%
Negative
50%
Members say
Excruciating, Disappointing, Absorbing, Intense, Ambitious

About the Show

Nine Theatricals presents a retelling of 'Hamlet' that incorporates aspects of the literary antecedents of Shakespeare's classic tragedy.

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Critic Reviews (2)

CurtainUp
July 16th, 2016

"De Rogatis is crackling good in the titular role. A few other cast members nail their supporting parts: Lorraine Mattox, as the young Ophelia, deftly covers the poles of her character's personality…This experimental theater work is free-wheeling and loose-limbed in its structure. There's a clunk, now and then, in the theatrical machinery, but if you suspend your disbelief and are truly attentive to the storyteller's words, this piece will coalesce in your imagination."
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NY Theatre Guide
July 16th, 2016

"It ventures to establish connections between the classic version of the famous play and the possible ancient tales and sources…While the notion of such an approach is compelling, the end result is mixed, but earns a nod for effort…De Rogatis assumes the titular role and surrounds himself with a supporting cast that’s mostly strong…Director Jay Michaels clearly had a vision for this production and stays true to it…This was a bold effort that deserves recognition for taking risks."
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