A young TV actor is cast to be Hamlet in New York City’s Shakespeare in the Park production, but he doesn’t want to accept the role. He only auditioned because his girlfriend wanted him to. His agent also doesn’t want him to do it as he prefers him to do TV, which is much more lucrative. After moving in, he meets the ghost of the last great actor to play Hamlet, whose goal is to properly prepare him for the role.  

Paul Rudnick has written a very funny play about an actor torn between TV and theatre. Fans of theatre and especially of Hamlet will truly enjoy the humor in this production. 

Benjamin Chalex is great as the young actor who is conflicted about playing Hamlet. Emma Parsons is superb as the girlfriend who is saving herself for marriage. Jake Schwingshakl is hilarious as the bombastic agent who doesn’t understand the appeal of theatre. Jered Becker is stellar as the very theatrical ghost. Abigail Jimenez is very funny as the real estate agent. Lastly, Ellen Shaw is solid as the lady with a history with the ghost. 

Cost of a ticket: $35
PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Exceptional –
Rating Scale: Exceptional > Good Value > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

Get tickets now for I Hate Hamlet through May 17th! 

Quinn Delaney