I Hate Hamlet is a dramatic comedy written in 1990 by Paul Rudnick. Set in John Barrymore's old apartment in New York City, the play follows successful television actor Andrew Rally as he struggles with taking on the dream role of Hamlet, dealing with a girlfriend who is keeping a firm grip on her chastity, and playing host to the ghost of John Barrymore, who, clothed as Hamlet, has come back to earth for the sole purpose of convincing Rally to play the part.[1] Barrymore proves to be very convinving (challenging Andrew to a sword fight in the middle of the New York loft), and Andrew decides to play Hamlet. But when a Hollywood friend shows up offering Andrew a new television role, and millions of dollars in salary, Andrew is forced to choose between Shakespeare, whom his girlfriend loves, or television, where he is loved by millions.[1] Plus, Andrew's performance as Hamlet is somewhat less than satisfactory. Published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc., the play was originally produced on Broadway in the Walter Kerr Theatre, opening on April 8, 1991.[2] The title role of Andrew Rally was played by Evan Handler. The cast of the show includes three women and three men.
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External links
- Play Synopsis: I Hate Hamlet
- Talkin's Broadway Reviews: I Hate Hamlet
- I Hate Hamlet at the Internet Broadway Database
References
Primary sources
- Rudnick, Paul. I Hate Hamlet. New York: Dramatists Play Service, Inc., 1992. (Hard Copy of Play)
Notes
- ^ a b Townsquare Players. I Hate Hamlet Plot Summary. Retrieved on 2007-12-13.
- ^ IBDb. I Hate Hamlet from the Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved on 2007-12-13.
