Hamlet Revival 2009

Run Time:
3 hours and 10 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 15+
Opened: October 6, 2009
Closing: December 06, 2009

Hamlet - 2009 - Broadway History , Info & More

The critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET comes to Broadway for a strictly limited run of 12 weeks only.



The King of Denmark is dead. Consumed with grief, Prince Hamlet determines to avenge his father's apparent murder, with devastating consequences for his family and the Kingdom. Michael Grandage directs Jude Law as Hamlet in Shakespeare's iconic revenge tragedy.



HAMLET comes to Broadway following sold out runs in London's West End and a special engagement at Elsinore Castle in Denmark. Law is joined by the Donmar Theatre company of actors from London and Elsinore.

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HAMLET Enters Final Week Of Limited Engagement, Run Concludes 12/6
by BWW News Desk - December 6, 2009


The Donmar Warehouse production of HAMLET, starring Jude Law and directed by Michael Grandage, is now in its final week on Broadway. The hit production ends its limited engagement on Sunday, December 6 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street).

HAMLET Enters Final Week Of Limited Engagement, Run Concludes 12/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 30, 2009


The Donmar Warehouse production of HAMLET, starring Jude Law and directed by Michael Grandage, is now in its final week on Broadway. The hit production ends its limited engagement on Sunday, December 6 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street).

'Season Your Admiration' HAMLET Recoups on Broadway
by Eddie Varley - November 4, 2009


The Donmar Warehouse production of Hamlet, starring Jude Law and directed by Michael Grandage, has fully recouped its $2.5 million capitalization costs as of the week ending November 1, officially entering the hit column. The production, which began performances on September 12 and opened October 6, is playing a limited run through Sunday, December 6 only at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street).

Review - Hamlet
by Kristin Salaky - October 18, 2009


If you're a frequent theatre-goer who has seen a decent number of Hamlets, or just a decent number of contemporary Shakespeare productions, chances are you'll get that old feeling of déjà vu watching Michael Grandage's Donmar Warehouse import, now parked at the Broadhurst for a limited run. While the mounting has its highs and lows, several directorial choices - once considered edgy, now pretty standard - keep this Hamlet draped in familiarity. The evening is lean, professional, fast-moving and not particularly interesting.

Review - That's Our Hamlet!!!
by Kristin Salaky - July 22, 2008


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HAMLET Joins Broadway's Top 10, Grosses $904,914
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 19, 2009


HAMLET, starring Jude Law, joined Broadway's top 10 highest grossing shows for the week ending October 18. The production, directed by Michael Grandage, earned $904,914, its best week yet at the box office. HAMLET opened October 6 and plays through December 6 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street).

TV: Video Show Preview - Broadway's HAMLET
by Craig Brockman - October 8, 2009


Preview performances began Saturday, September 12th, for the critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET with Jude Law in the title role, directed by Michael Grandage. The production officially opened on October 6th, at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). HAMLET will play a strictly limited run of 12 weeks only. BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you this special video featuring scenes and interviews with Jude Law and Michael Grandage about bringing Hamlet to Broadway!

Photo Coverage: HAMLET - Opening Night After Party
by Eddie Varley - October 7, 2009


Preview performances began Saturday, September 12th, for the critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET with Jude Law in the title role, directed by Michael Grandage. The production officially opened last night, October 6th, at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). HAMLET will play a strictly limited run of 12 weeks only.

Photo Coverage: HAMLET Opening Night on Broadway - Arrivals
by Walter McBride - October 7, 2009


Preview performances began Saturday, September 12th, for the critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET with Jude Law in the title role, directed by Michael Grandage. The production officially opened last night, October 6th, at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). HAMLET will play a strictly limited run of 12 weeks only.

Photo Coverage: 'HAMLET' Starring Jude Law - Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - October 7, 2009


Preview performances began Saturday, September 12th, for the critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET with Jude Law in the title role, directed by Michael Grandage. The production officially opened last night, October 6th, at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). HAMLET will play a strictly limited run of 12 weeks only.

HAMLET With Jude Law Opens on Broadway 10/6
by Eddie Varley - October 6, 2009


Preview performances began Saturday, September 12th, for the critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET with Jude Law in the title role, directed byMichael Grandage. The production officially opens tonight, October 6th, at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). HAMLET will play a strictly limited run of 12 weeks only.

HAMLET Announces Student Rush Tickets, Previews At The Broadhurst Theatre 10/6
by BWW News Desk - October 6, 2009


The producers of HAMLET have announced a student rush ticket policy for the acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production, starring Jude Law and directed by Michael Grandage. The production is in previews now at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street), where it opens on October 6.

Complete Casting Announced For Broadway's HAMLET With Jude Law; Previews 9/12, Opening 10/6
by BWW News Desk - October 6, 2009


Producer Arielle Tepper Madover and the Donmar Warehouse are pleased to announce the complete Broadway cast for William Shakespeare's HAMLET, with Jude Law in the title role, directed by Michael Grandage. The production will begin performances at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) on Saturday, September 12 for a strictly limited run of twelve weeks only. Opening night is Tuesday, October 6.

Jude Law Appears On 'The Charlie Rose Show' Tonight, 10/2
by Jessica Lewis - October 2, 2009


Jude Law, currently starring in the acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of HAMLET on Broadway, will be a guest on 'The Charlie Rose Show' tonight, Friday, October 2. 'The Charlie Rose Show' airs in the New York area on WNET Channel 13 at 11:00 PM.

Donmar Warehouse Ends 2008-2009 Season At 98% Yearlong Capacity
by Jessica Lewis - September 30, 2009


In yet another example of a theater enterprise that managed to stay above the economic fray, the Donmar Warehouse (producer of the current Broadway production of Hamlet starring Jude Law) announced that its yearlong West End season at the 750-seat Wyndham's Theater played to 98% of capacity.

STAGE TUBE: Jude Law Visits The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon
by Eddie Varley - September 30, 2009


Jude Law, currently starring in the acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of HAMLET on Broadway, was a guest on Tuesday night's 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.'

HAMLET Star Featured Jude Law in VOGUE
by Eddie Varley - September 30, 2009


Preview performances began Saturday, September 12th, for the critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET with Jude Law in the title role, directed by Michael Grandage. The production opens October 6 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). HAMLET will play a strictly limited run of 12 weeks only.

Jude Law Visits Jimmy Fallon On 'Late Night' Tonight, 9/29
by Jessica Lewis - September 29, 2009


Jude Law, currently starring in the acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of HAMLET on Broadway, will be a guest on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' tonight, Tuesday, September 29. 'Late Night' airs in the New York area on WNBC-TV Channel 4 at 12:35 AM.

HAMLET To Be Featured On "Live With Regis & Kelly," 9/25
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2009


Jude Law, currently starring in the acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of HAMLET on Broadway, will be a live guest on ?Live with Regis & Kelly? this Friday, September 25. The production, directed by Michael Grandage, is in previews now at the Broadhurst Theatre, where it opens on October 6th.

Jude Law Welcomes His Fourth Child
by Jessica Lewis - September 24, 2009


Jude Law became a father for the fourth time this week when Samantha Burke, his former girlfriend whom he met while filming 'Sherlock Holmes,' gave birth to a daughter on Tuesday night. Mother and daughter and doing very well.

HAMLET To Be Featured On "Live With Regis & Kelly," 9/25
by Jessica Lewis - September 21, 2009


Jude Law, currently starring in the acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of HAMLET on Broadway, will be a live guest on ?Live with Regis & Kelly? this Friday, September 25. The production, directed by Michael Grandage, is in previews now at the Broadhurst Theatre, where it opens on October 6th.

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