Take Me Out
Drama - Original
Walter Kerr Theatre
- First Preview: February 4, 2003
- Opening Date: February 27, 2003
- Closing Date: January 4, 2004
- Previews: 28
- Performances: 355
Playwright: Richard Greenberg
Synopsis
Richard Greenberg examines America's obsession with baseball in an unusual context. This play deals with a star ballplayer's coming out of the closet during a season filled with racial tension, violence and celebrity ego trips.
Opening Night Cast
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Daniel Sunjata | Darren Lemming |
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Denis O'Hare | Mason Marzac |
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Neal Huff | Kippy Sunderstrom |
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Frederick Weller | Shane Mungitt |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Richard Greenberg | Playwright |
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Joe Mantello | Director |
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Scott Pask | Scenic Design |
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Jess Goldstein | Costume Design |
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Kevin Adams | Lighting Design |
| Janet Kalas | Sound Design |
Shows That Opened That Season: 2002 - 2003
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Celebrating Sondheim
Hollywood Arms
Flower Drum Song
Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Most Promising Male Performer | Denis O'Hare | Winner |
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Daniel Sunjata | Nominee |
| 2003 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Joe Mantello | Nominee |
| 2003 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Denis O'Hare | Nominee |
| 2003 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Frederick Weller | Nominee |
| 2003 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Kevin Adams | Nominee |
| 2003 | Outstanding Play | Richard Greenberg | Winner |
| 2003 | Outstanding Set Design of a Play | Scott Pask | Nominee |
| 2003 | Outstanding Sound Design | Janet Kalas | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Distinguished Production of a Play | Winner | |
| 2003 | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Winner |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Best Play | Richard Greenberg | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Daniel Sunjata | Nominee |
| 2003 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Joe Mantello | Winner |
| 2003 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Denis O'Hare | Winner |
| 2003 | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Theatre World Award | Daniel Sunjata | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Direction of a Play | Joe Mantello | Winner |
| 2003 | Featured Actor in a Play | Daniel Sunjata | Nominee |
| 2003 | Featured Actor in a Play | Denis O'Hare | Winner |
| 2003 | Play | Winner |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| Jan. 4, 2004 | 32 | $351,023 $557,443 |
$127,333 | $55.04 $80.00 |
6378 920 |
9 0 |
77.03% | 16.94% |
| Dec. 28, 2003 | 31 | $223,690 $436,779 |
$78,999 | $57.80 $80.00 |
3870 920 |
7 0 |
60.09% | 23.74% |
| Dec. 21, 2003 | 30 | $144,691 $495,036 |
-$32,145 | $54.09 $80.00 |
2675 920 |
8 0 |
36.35% | -6.35% |
| Dec. 14, 2003 | 29 | $176,836 $495,036 |
- | $56.26 $80.00 |
3143 920 |
8 0 |
42.70% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$896,240 $1,984,294 |
$55.80 | 16066 29440 |
32 0 |
54.57 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$10,975,816 $23,208,445 |
$51.05 $80.00 |
214263 352360 |
355 28 |
60.81 % | |||
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