Hamlet
Folger Theatre
201 East Capitol Street, SE Washington
201 East Capitol Street, SE Washington
To be or not to be? Shakespeare’s most popular play returns to the playwright’s American home. Haunted by the sudden death of his father and feeling alienated in the royal court, Hamlet becomes the ultimate anti-hero, a tortured prince who is by turns cruel and kind. A poet, lover, philosopher, and madman, Hamlet remains a character full of contradiction and meaning for each generation. This great revenge tragedy revolves around the complexities of human experience and—after 400 years—it remains as urgent, radical, and profound as ever.
Feb 2, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027