This ‘Hamlet’ Strives To be the Soul of Wit
A London transfer that goes out of its way to mine humor in the prince of Denmark’s flaws and foibles.
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ELYSA GARDNER
New York, New York
Elysa Gardner is Contributor for the Sun.
Ms. Gardner has written about theater and music for The New York Times, The Village Voice, Town and Country, Time Out New York, Entertainment Weekly and other publications. She is a board member of the Drama Desk and has served on the jury for the Pulitzer Prize for drama twice, most recently as chair.
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