Shakespeare in Performance: Stage Production
Hamlet (1964)
| Title | Hamlet |
|---|---|
| Year | 1964 |
| Theaters | |
| Release Locations | Canada USA |
| Languages | English |
| Play Connections | Hamlet (musical) |
Description
The performance opened in Toronto before moving to New York, where it ran for 137 performances and was a great financial success. Its popularity may be partially attributed to Burton's romance with Elizabeth Taylor (whom he married while the performance was in Canada). Three different performances were filmed and then edited into a single film, now known frequently referred to as "Richard Burton's Hamlet."
Performance Chronicle Gatekeeper — Added 2012-08-07
Cast Overview
| Hamlet | Richard Burton |
|---|---|
| Polonius | Hume Cronyn |
| Laertes | John Cullum |
| Claudius | Alfred Drake |
| Queen Gertrude | Eileen Herlie |
| Ophelia | Linda Marsh |
| Horatio | Robert Milli |
Production Team and Crew Overview
| Director | John Gielgud |
|---|---|
| Producer | Alexander H. Cohen |
Production information courtesy of: Performance Chronicle Gatekeeper [website]