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New York Times

Surrounded by So Many, One Soul Remains Alone
Christian Camargo’s virtually perfect portrayal of Hamlet is the second Shakespearean astonishment in a row from Theater for a New Audience.

Associated Press

Christian Camargo Stars in a Stylish 'Hamlet'
The current off-Broadway revival of ''Hamlet'' is modern, streamlined and primarily black and white, but there is plenty of color, as always, in the centuries-old richness of Shakespeare's words.

Variety

Review: Hamlet
There's a sleek modernist gloss to Theater for a New Audience's "Hamlet" and Christian Camargo certainly brings contemporary standards of pale male beauty to the soulful Prince of Denmark. But whatever fresh ideas helmer David Esbjornson might have intended are too often drowned out by the visual bedlam of the design elements and the inconsistent performance styles.

TheaterMania

Review: Hamlet
Christian Camargo's hit-and-miss performance as the title character damages an otherwise fine production of Shakespeare's greatest tragedy.

Back Stage

Hamlet reviewed by Ron Cohen
With an accomplished, classically adept cast and a handsome production, Theatre for a New Audience offers a rich and respectful rendering of Hamlet.

CurtainUp

nytheatre.com

Review: Hamlet
Theatre for a New Audience is reviving Hamlet in a provocative production helmed by David Esbjornson; our reviewer Alyssa Simon says it explores big themes and contemporary issues in powerful ways.