Hamlet (Classic Stage Company)
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Hamlet (Classic Stage Company)
87

Hamlet (Classic Stage Company) NYC Reviews and Tickets

87%
(121 Ratings)
Positive
92%
Mixed
7%
Negative
1%
Members say
Great acting, Absorbing, Clever, Ambitious, Entertaining

About the Show

Peter Sarsgaard stars in a Classic Stage Company production that explores one of William Shakespeare's most profound works.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (121)

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6 Reviews | 1 Follower
100
Absorbing, Epic, Great acting, Masterful, Resonant

See it if you have read hamlet, if you're going through a troubling time, if you love the idea of revenge and sin.

Don't see it if you hate long plays, you have trouble paying attention, you can't keep up with shakespeare.

10 Reviews | 4 Followers
95
Clever, Absorbing, Great staging, Intelligent, Riveting

See it if you love shakespeare, death and drama

Don't see it if you don't like shows with lots of words and that have to make you think

6 Reviews | 3 Followers
91
Clever, Exquisite, Great acting, Must see, Riveting

See it if You love subtle plot progressions and twists, you love mysteries/thrillers, and can sit through Shakespeare & understand what is happening

Don't see it if You always fell asleep in high school English classes while reading Shakespeare, you're afraid of ghosts, or you want a happy ending

7 Reviews | 2 Followers
91
Absorbing, Great acting, Intelligent, Ambitious, Refreshing

See it if Everyone's done Hamlet now a days, but you've never seen Hamlet quiet like this!

Don't see it if You hate great literature and classic british theatre.

10 Reviews | 3 Followers
89
Ambitious

See it if You can understand Shakespeare's language

Don't see it if You don't understand old English

10 Reviews | 2 Followers
88
Clever, Dated, Great writing, Must see, Intense

See it if You want to see an angsty Danish prince talk about suicide.

Don't see it if You can't stand Shakespeare.

6 Reviews | 8 Followers
86
Ambitious, Absorbing, Great staging, Edgy, Great acting

See it if You don't mind a petulant lead who makes bad choices.

Don't see it if You mind a petulant lead who makes bad choices.

6 Reviews | 2 Followers
85
Funny, Profound, Thought-provoking, Confusing, Clever

See it if You love Shakespeare.

Don't see it if You can't follow a Shakespeare play for the life of you.

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