CHEER UP, HAMLET: AN OUTDOOR “SHAKESPEARE-ISH IN THE PARK” PARODY MUSICAL JULY 2026
A Palpable Hit Productions, in partnership with Korda Artistic Productions and Fogolar Furlan Club, presents an outdoor “Shakespeare-ish In the Park” experience with CHEER UP, HAMLET!
Inspired by the works of William Shakespeare and packed with familiar songs and parodies, this goofy mash-up asks one important question: can anyone cheer up that melancholy Dane?
Hamlet is depressed and searching for meaning, so he sets off on a journey of self-discovery. On the way, he encounters star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet, feuding sisters Kate and Bianca, gold-digging Petruchio, power-hungry Lady Macbeth, and even his old girlfriend Ophelia (who has yet to make it to the nunnery). Will Hamlet finally find joy? There’s only one way to find out!
This cheerful show runs outdoors at the Fogolar Furlan Club for five performances: July 3, 4, 10, 11 at 8 PM and July 5 at 2 PM.
Online tickets are $20 on SHOWPASS, and door tickets are $20 for general admission. Doors open at 7:30 PM for the evening shows, and 1:30 PM for the matinee performance. Dinner can be purchased separately by calling Fogolar Furlan at (519) 966-2230.
CHEER UP, HAMLET is a remount of Korda’s original 2007 Shakespearean parody production with its book written by Korda’s Founder and President, Tracey B. Atin. This silly musical mash-up is directed by Korda’s Resident Director and Board Member Jeff Maronate, produced by Secretary and Board Member, Gemma Cunial, choreographed by Board Member Hope Forman with music direction by Atin. Bo Dominguez serves as the show’s stage manager.
This show features the talents of Tracey B. Atin, Noah Ball, Gemma Cunial, Hope Forman, Calum McMillan, and David Sivak.
CHEER UP, HAMLET is supported by the City of Windsor’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund.
