Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Robert Hastie
180 minutes
"So, a well-put together, beautifully choreographed production but one with a frustrating emotional vacuum at its centre."—The Guardian
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.
Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz as acclaimed pianist Peter Rioux brings his soulful, swinging sound to Rashid Johnson’s Stage, 2026—a site-specific stage in the special exhibition Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers. Rooted in tradition yet alive with spontaneity, Rioux’s music creates a dynamic dialogue between sound, space, and art—inviting audiences to listen deeply and be fully present.
This concert is free and open to the public.
A Van Cliburn Gold Medalist in 2013 and a Fort Worth favorite, Vadym Kholodenko combines fierce pianism, an unrivalled breadth of repertoire, and a level of interpretative refinement that ascends to the realms of poetry.
Pre-Concert Lecture at 1:15 pm
Performance at 2 pm
Program includes:
Johannes Brahms — Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78
Ed Green — Trio for Strings
César Franck — Piano Quintet in F Minor
*Please note that artists or program may be subject to change.
A CMSFW favorite, the Atrium String Quartet is one of the most inspiring, dynamic, and charismatic ensembles on the musical scene. The Russian-born quartet, which currently resides in Berlin, Germany, celebrates their 25th anniversary this year. To commemorate this milestone, they will perform the program from their inaugural concert in 2000.
Pre-Concert Lecture at 1:15 pm
Performance at 2 pm
Directed by Otto Preminger, 1944
NR; 88 minutes
“Less a crime film than a study in levels of obsession, Laura is one of those classic works that leave their subject matter behind and live on the strength of their seductive style.” —Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Directed by Fritz Lang, 1945
NR; 102 minutes
“In his images and his storytelling, Lang drew together masses of intersecting lines, steel cables that pulled his characters to their doom or their reward.” —Jaime N. Christley, Slant Magazine
Though immortalized in cinema as a fast-talking gangster or charismatic villain, in this film Edward G. Robinson (Little Caesar, Double Indemnity, The Ten Commandments) plays Christopher Cross, a timid, recreational artist whose attraction to a younger woman throws his life into a downward spiral.
Directed by Billy Wilder, 1944
NR; 107 minutes
“This shrewd, smoothly tawdry thriller, directed by Billy Wilder, is one of the high points of nineteen-forties films.” —Pauline Kael, The New Yorker
Academy Award-nominee Barbara Stanwyck (Baby Face, The Lady Eve) embodies the archetypal femme fatale in this essential classic from legendary Hollywood director Billy Wilder (Sunset Boulevard, Some Like it Hot.)
Eames: The Architect and the Painter
Directed by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey, 2011, Documentary, 83 minutes
Tuesday, April 14 at 6 pm
Free admission
Directed by Tomas Alfredson, 2011
R; 127 minutes
In the midst of the Cold War in the 1970s, retired intelligence officer George Smiley (Gary Oldman) is pulled back into service to uncover a Soviet mole within MI6 in this atmospheric, meticulously crafted adaptation of John le Carré’s classic novel. The stellar ensemble cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, and John Hurt.
Directed by Sydney Pollack, 1975
R; 117 minutes
A bookish CIA researcher (Robert Redford) returns from lunch to find his entire office has been assassinated. On the run and unsure who to trust, he must unravel an internal conspiracy before it’s too late. Faye Dunaway, John Houseman, Cliff Robertson, and Max von Sydow also star in this post-Watergate thriller.
