HAMLET
HAMLET
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Kenny Leon
Returning once again to Free Shakespeare in the Park, director Kenny Leon commands The Delacorte stage with a nine-week, tour-de-force production of the Bard’s masterpiece, HAMLET, a riveting, contemporary present-day take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of family and betrayal, as enduring as the stars above Central Park.
“Hamlet is arguably the greatest play in the Western canon, and I am thrilled that Kenny Leon will be helming this summer's production. As he demonstrated with his brilliant production of Much Ado About Nothing, Kenny has an expert way of making Shakespeare come alive in a contemporary American context, illuminating these great works while also reimagining them for our times and our country,” said Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis. “Hamlet will be a beautiful salute to the city as we head into a season where we will be renewing and renovating our beautiful home, The Delacorte Theater.”
“I’m so happy to be at The Delacorte once again and to share something that binds us to one another,” said director Kenny Leon. “A 400-year-old play exploring the need for a strong foundation of family, with music and words, Shakespeare’s Hamlet has much to say about humanity and the importance of our connectedness to each other. We set this production in 2021, filled with all of the challenges we face as Americans as we explore our need to love more profoundly both nature and its people.”
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THU 06/08 8:00 PM
FRI 06/09 8:00 PM
SAT 06/10 8:00 PM
SUN 06/11 8:00 PM
TUE 06/13 8:00 PM
THU 06/15 8:00 PM
FRI 06/16 8:00 PM
SAT 06/17 8:00 PM
SUN 06/18 8:00 PM
TUE 06/20 8:00 PM
WED 06/21
8:00 PM
Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinner
THU 06/22 8:00 PM
FRI 06/23 8:00 PM
SAT 06/24 8:00 PM
SUN 06/25 8:00 PM
TUE 06/27 8:00 PM
WED 06/28
8:00 PM
Opening Night: No ticket distribution. Standby only.
THU 06/29 8:00 PM
FRI 06/30 8:00 PM
SAT 07/01 8:00 PM
SUN 07/02 8:00 PM
MON 07/03 8:00 PM
WED 07/05 8:00 PM
THU 07/06 8:00 PM
FRI 07/07 8:00 PM
SAT 07/08 8:00 PM
SUN 07/09 8:00 PM
TUE 07/11
8:00 PM
Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinner
WED 07/12
8:00 PM
Community Night
THU 07/13 8:00 PM
FRI 07/14
8:00 PM
Open Caption
SAT 07/15 8:00 PM
SUN 07/16 8:00 PM
TUE 07/18 8:00 PM
WED 07/19
8:00 PM
Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinner
THU 07/20 8:00 PM
FRI 07/21 8:00 PM
SAT 07/22 8:00 PM
SUN 07/23 8:00 PM
TUE 07/25
8:00 PM
Dorothy Strelsin Backstage Dinner
WED 07/26 8:00 PM
THU 07/27 8:00 PM
FRI 07/28
8:00 PM
American Sign Language (ASL)
SAT 07/29
8:00 PM
Audio Described
SUN 07/30 8:00 PM
Access Tickets
We are excited to offer all in-person distributions for free tickets this summer, as well as the return of TodayTix as our official digital lottery partner for Free Shakespeare in the Park.
Want to reserve your seat to New York’s favorite summer tradition? Become a Supporter Plus with a gift of $300 or more, and you’ll have access to reserved seating at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. You’ll also be contributing to a 61-year legacy of providing millions of free tickets to New Yorkers.
Public Theater Supporter and Partner tickets are now available to book.
*Please note that reserved seating for a donation is limited in order to continue to keep the majority of tickets to Free Shakespeare in the Park accessible to all.
We are excited to offer all in-person distributions for free tickets this summer, as well as the return of TodayTix as our official digital lottery partner for Free Shakespeare in the Park.
- In-person distribution in Central Park
- In-person lottery at The Public Theater
- In-person distribution in the boroughs
- Digital lottery with TodayTix
- In-person standby line in Central Park
Learn more on how to access tickets to Free Shakespeare in the Park.
- July 14, 2023 Open Caption with TDF TAP
- July 28, 2023 American Sign Language (ASL) with Hands-On
- July 29, 2023 Audio Description with TDF TAP
- June 8 - August 6, 2023 Closed Captioning and On-Demand Audio Description available with ACCESS Broadway NY
Learn more about Accessibility Services for People with Disabilities. If you have additional questions, need assistance, or an accommodation please get in touch with us at [email protected].
Proof of vaccination is not required for access to The Delacorte Theater. A face mask is encouraged but also not required. For complete health and safety protocols, visit Safe in the Park.
PRODUCTION DETAILS.
Borough Distributions
We're excited to resume its Borough Ticket Distribution this summer. Tickets for FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK are distributed the day of the performance, and on select days we will be hosting ticket distribution events in your boroughs:
Additional dates and locations will be announced as they are confirmed. Check back for more!
Content and Production Effect Warning
Learn about runtimes, late seating, production effect advisories, and more.
Dive Deeper
Health & Safety
Masks are encouraged while attending performances at The Delacorte but are not required at this time.
For further information, visit Safe in the Park. All policies are subject to change at The Public's sole discretion and without notice.
Cast.
Ato Blankson-Wood
Hamlet
Mikhail Calliste
Dancer
Liam Craig
Understudy
Brandon Gill
Guildenstern
Safiya Kaijya Harris
Ensemble
Lauryn Hayes
Dancer
Tyrone Mitchell Henderson
Osric/Priest
Greg Hildreth
Gravedigger
LaWanda Hopkins
Dancer
Jaylon Jamal
Ensemble
Trí Lê
Ensemble
Colby Lewis
First Player
Cornelius McMoyler
Ensemble
Warner Miller
Horatio
Daniel Pearce
Polonius
Solea Pfeiffer
Ophelia
Nick Rehberger
Laertes
Laughton Royce
Ensemble
Lance Alexander Smith
Ensemble
John Douglas Thompson
Claudius
Lorraine Toussaint
Gertrude
Myxolydia Tyler
Understudy
William Oliver Watkins
Understudy
Lark White
Ensemble
Mitchell Winter
Rosencrantz
Bryce Michael Wood
Understudy
Creative.
Playwright
Director
Scenic Design
Costume Design
Lighting Design
Sound Design
Projection Design
Music Composition
Hair, Wig, and Makeup Design
Fight Direction
Choreographer
Production Stage Manager
Stage Manager
Props Manager
MEDIA.
Production Photos
Ticket Distributions
SPONSORS.
THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SUPPORTERS
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