Present Laughter
Comedy - Revival
Walter Kerr Theatre
- First Preview: October 25, 1996
- Opening Date: November 18, 1996
- Closing Date: April 20, 1997
- Previews: 28
- Performances: 175
Playwright: Noël Coward
Synopsis
In Noel Coward's semi-autobiographical comedy, Present Laughter follows a self-obsessed actor in the midst of a mid-life crisis who freely indulges his considerable appetite for wine, women and sleeping late.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Frank Langella | Garry Essendine |
 |
David Cale | Morris Dixon |
 |
Lisa Emery | Monica Reed |
 |
Tim Hopper | Roland Maule |
 |
Allison Janney | Liz Essendine |
 |
Kellie Overbey | Daphne Stillington |
 |
Judith Roberts | Lady Saltburn |
 |
Steve Ross | Fred |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Noël Coward | Writer |
 |
Scott Elliott | Director |
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Derek McLane | Scenic Design |
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Ann Roth | Costume Design |
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Brian MacDevitt | Lighting Design |
| Raymond Schilke | Sound Design |
Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Most Promising Female Performer | Allison Janney | Winner |
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Frank Langella | Nominee |
| 1997 | Outstanding Costume Design | Ann Roth | Nominee |
| 1997 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Allison Janney | Nominee |
| 1997 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Nominee | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Set Design of a Play | Derek McLane | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Frank Langella | Nominee |
| 1997 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Allison Janney | Winner |
| 1997 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Theatre World Award | Allison Janney | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Revival of a Play | Nominee |
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 |
| Apr. 20, 1997 | 47 | $177,252 - |
$48,638 | $29.60 $55.00 |
5989 936 |
8 0 |
79.98% | 20.08% |
| Apr. 13, 1997 | 46 | $128,614 - |
-$3,452 | $28.68 $55.00 |
4485 936 |
8 0 |
59.90% | -4.55% |
| Apr. 6, 1997 | 45 | $132,066 - |
-$40,934 | $27.37 $55.00 |
4826 936 |
8 0 |
64.45% | -16.13% |
| Mar. 30, 1997 | 44 | $173,000 - |
- | $28.67 $55.00 |
6034 936 |
8 0 |
80.58% | - |
| See All Grosses | ||||||||
Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$610,932 - |
$28.58 | 21334 29952 |
32 0 |
71.23 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$4,334,972 - |
$32.67 $55.00 |
133335 190008 |
175 28 |
70.17 % | |||
