Stage to PageInside the Opening Night of Theresa Rebeck's Bernhardt/Hamlet on BroadwayJanet McTeer stars as 19th century trailblazer Sarah Bernhardt in the world premiere from Roundabout Theatre Company.
By
Hannah Vine
September 26, 2018
Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated the official opening of Theresa Rebeck's new play Bernhardt/Hamlet September 25 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. The world premiere, which began previews August 31, stars Tony and Olivier Award winner Janet McTeer as trailblazing 19th century French actor Sarah Bernhardt.
Moritz von Stuelpnagel directs a cast that also includes Dylan Baker as Constant Coquelin and Jason Butler Harner as Edmond Rostand, along with Tony Carlin as Louis, Matthew Saldivar as Alphonse Mucha, Nick Westrate as Maurice, Ito Aghayere as Rosamond, Brittany Bradford as Lysette, Aaron Costa Ganis as Raoul, and Triney Sandoval as Francois.
The creative team includes Beowulf Boritt (set design), Toni-Leslie James (costume design), Bradley King (lighting design), and Fitz Patton (original music and sound design).
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Inside the Opening Night of Theresa Rebeck's Bernhardt/Hamlet on Broadway
Inside the Opening Night of Theresa Rebeck's Bernhardt/Hamlet on Broadway
Janet McTeer stars as 19th-century French trailblazer Sarah Bernhardt in the world premiere from Roundabout Theatre Company.
