From the CBC archives: Keanu's excellent adventure in Winnipeg

On this day in 1995,Winnipeggersand otherslined up for blocks to seeKeanuReeves starin the Manitoba Theatre Centre's production of Shakespeare'sHamlet.

The Hollywood actor, made famous thanks to rolesin movies likeBill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, My Own Private IdahoandSpeed, played tosold-out shows every night in Winnipeg.

Fans from around the world converged upon the Manitoba capital to see Reevestake to the stage in the title role.

In this report from Feb. 4, 1995,CBC reporter RodCarletonlooks at what theHamletperformance meant to Reeves, toMTCand to Winnipeg's arts community as a whole.

Did you seeKeanuReeves onstage in 1995? What was your experience? Share your stories with us in the comments below!