The story behind Kelsey Grammer’s failed turn with the Bard is worthy of the most Shakespearean plot. “There were villains about to be sure, people who seemed to be wide-eyed in anticipation of yet another TV celeb trying to gain acting credibility by doing a bit of the Bard – and failing so publicly. There was palace intrigue, with Grammer himself allegedly investing in the show to keep it afloat, making it seem more of a vanity production than it already was. Then there were the ghosts – of other productions, near and far. Throw in a little envy and a lot of hubris, and you have a story for the ages, or at least the age of celebrity.” – Hartford Courant