I Hate Hamlet

Playwright Paul Rudnick explores the inherent self-doubts—both the outrageous and the all too real—involved in stepping into the shoes of an iconic character in his comedy-drama I Hate Hamlet. Set in New York City, the play follows TV actor Andrew Rally as he struggles with mastering the titular role in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, coming face-to-face with the ghost of the late and lauded actor John Barrymore in the process. The Center for Performing Arts in Bonita Springs will stage I Hate Hamlet July 18-21, with performances scheduled for 7 p.m. on July 18, 19, and 20, and 2 p.m. on July 20 and 21. Tickets cost $25.