The Marion Ross Performing Arts Center will host a high-definition broadcast performance of the play “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” by National Theatre Live at 7 p.m. Dec. 16.

National Theatre Live is the National Theatre’s groundbreaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre live from the London stage to cinemas around the world.

According to a press release, actors Daniel Radcliffe, Joshua McGuire and David Haig star in Tom Stoppard’s brilliantly funny situation comedy, broadcast live from The Old Vic Theatre in London.

David Leveaux’s new production marks the 50th anniversary of the play that made a young Tom Stoppard’s name overnight.

Against the backdrop of Hamlet, two hapless minor characters, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, take center stage. As the young double act stumble their way in and out of the action of Shakespeare’s iconic drama, they become increasingly out of their depth as their version of the story unfolds.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for students. Tickets may be purchased in advance at 1-877-730-3144, actonbroadway.com or at the box office at 147 N. Broadway in Albert Lea.