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In 1899, international stage celebrity Sarah Bernhardt set out to tackle her most ambitious role yet: Hamlet. Theresa Rebeck's new play shows the lavish Shakespearean production that could make or break Bernhardt's career. Janet McTeer starred as Bernhardt, bringing the legendary leading lady to life.
American Airlines Theatre
Sept. 25, 2018
Nov. 18, 2018
Theresa Rebeck
Sarah Bernhardt (1844–1923) was the most famous French actress of her day, as well as an international celebrity and impresario who directed and produced many of her theatrical triumphs. She played the role of Hamlet in 1899 in Paris, and later in London and on Broadway.
Mark Twain wrote, “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses. And then there is Sarah Bernhardt.”
This was a world-premiere production.
