Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Drama - Revival
American Airlines Theatre
- First Preview: April 12, 2008
- Opening Date: May 1, 2008
- Closing Date: July 6, 2008
- Previews: 22
- Performances: 77
Playwright: Christopher Hampton
Synopsis
In this adaptation of the 1782 novel, two rival aristocrats use seduction and debauchery in a cruel game of revenge, manipulation and degradation.
Opening Night Cast
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Laura Linney | La Marquise de Merteuil |
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Ben Daniels | Le Vicomte de Valmont |
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Siån Phillips | Madame de Rosemonde |
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Jessica Collins | La Présidente de Tourvel |
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Mamie Gummer | Cécile Volanges |
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Kristine Nielsen | Madame de Volanges |
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Benjamin Walker | Le Chevalier Danceny |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Christopher Hampton | Playwright |
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Rufus Norris | Director |
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Scott Pask | Set Design |
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Katrina Lindsay | Costume Design |
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Donald Holder | Lighting Design |
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Paul Arditti | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Outstanding Costume Design | Katrina Lindsay | Winner |
| 2008 | Outstanding Set Design of a Play | Scott Pask | Winner |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Distinguished Revival of a Play | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Ben Daniels | Nominee |
| 2008 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Laura Linney | Nominee |
| 2008 | Outstanding Costume Design | Katrina Lindsay | Winner |
| 2008 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Rufus Norris | Nominee |
| 2008 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Siån Phillips | Nominee |
| 2008 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Donald Holder | Nominee |
| 2008 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Nominee | |
| 2008 | Outstanding Set Design | Scott Pask | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Theatre World Award | Ben Daniels | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Actor in a Play | Ben Daniels | Nominee |
| 2008 | Costume Design of a Play | Katrina Lindsay | Winner |
| 2008 | Lighting Design of a Play | Donald Holder | Nominee |
| 2008 | Revival of a Play | Nominee | |
| 2008 | Scenic Design of a Play | Scott Pask | 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 |
| Jul. 6, 2008 | 6 | $280,818 $510,044 |
$8,523 | $49.58 $101.25 |
5664 740 |
8 0 |
95.68% | 1.07% |
| Jun. 29, 2008 | 5 | $272,295 $510,044 |
-$189 | $48.62 $101.25 |
5601 740 |
8 0 |
94.61% | 0.08% |
| Jun. 22, 2008 | 4 | $272,484 $493,137 |
$2,051 | $48.81 $101.25 |
5583 738 |
8 0 |
94.53% | 2.71% |
| Jun. 15, 2008 | 3 | $270,433 $510,044 |
- | $49.75 $101.25 |
5436 740 |
8 0 |
91.82% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,096,030 $2,023,269 |
$49.19 | 22284 23664 |
32 0 |
94.17 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$3,161,855 $6,781,009 |
$49.36 $101.25 |
63853 73201 |
77 22 |
87.23 % | |||
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