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(son to the late, and nephew to the present King)

(Lord Chamberlain)

(son to Polonius)
John Cullum, who played Laertes opposite Richard Burton's Hamlet in the 1964 Broadway production and its subsequent film adaptation, has enjoyed a prolific career on stage and screen, including notable roles in musicals such as Shenandoah and Urinetown. more...

(King of Denmark)

(Queen of Denmark and mother to Hamlet)

(daughter to Polonius)

(friend to Hamlet)

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Awards and Nominations


1964 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Hume Cronyn won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Richard Burton was nominated but did not win.

Production Team

Ben Edwards Scenic Designer
John Gielgud Director
Jane Greenwood Costume Designer
Jean Rosenthal Lighting Designer

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