March 11, 2010

Contact:
Lisa Murray
Development & PR Director
lmurray@peterboroughplayers.org
www.peterboroughplayers.org
(603) 924-9344 ext. 105

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Opera Hamlet at Peterborough Players
The Met: Live in HD on March 27th

Peterborough, NH (March 9, 2010) – Shakespeare’s characters take the stage at the Metropolitan Opera in this new production of Ambroise Thomas’s Hamlet, simulcast at the Peterborough Players theatre on March 27th at 1:00 PM. Simon Keenlyside and Marlis Petersen bring their extraordinary acting and singing skills to this unforgettable drama.

For the role of Ophelia, the French composer created an extended mad scene that is among the greatest in opera. Conducted by Louis Langrée, produced by Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser, with Jennifer Larmore, Toby Spence, and James Morris joining Keenlyside and Petersen onstage. Approximate running time is 3 hours 45 minutes with 1 intermission. Casting is subject to change without notice.

The Met: Live in HD – Hamlet – by Ambroise Thomas
Saturday, March 27th, 1:00 p.m.
Peterborough Players, 55 Hadley Rd., Peterborough 03458
$25adults $20students
Box Office: (603) 924-7585 or online: www.peterboroughplayers.org

The Peterborough Players is handicapped accessible and is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Free parking available on site.

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The Peterborough Players, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has been providing professional theatre to audiences since 1933. Peterborough Players, PO Box 118, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, NH 03458, (603) 924-9344, www.peterboroughplayers.org.