The Mystery of Charles Dickens
Comedy - Original
Belasco Theatre
- First Preview: April 18, 2002
- Opening Date: April 25, 2002
- Closing Date: May 12, 2002
- Previews: 7
- Performances: 20
Playwright: Peter Ackroyd
Synopsis
Peter Ackroyd's one-man play tells the story of beloved British novelist Charles Dickens, utilizing the characters from his novels throughout.
Opening Night Production Credits
| Peter Ackroyd | Writer | |
| Patrick Garland | Director | |
| Christopher Woods | Design | |
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Nick Richings | Lighting Design |
| Dodger Management Group | General Manager | |
| Mark Shacket | Company Manager |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Outstanding Solo Performance | Simon Callow | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Theatre World Award | Simon Callow | 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 |
| May 12, 2002 | 50 | $98,416 $439,267 |
$7,451 | $38.19 $66.25 |
2577 1018 |
8 0 |
31.64% | -2.85% |
| May 5, 2002 | 49 | $90,965 $439,267 |
$48,664 | $32.38 $66.25 |
2809 1018 |
8 0 |
34.49% | 15.29% |
| Apr. 28, 2002 | 48 | $42,301 $384,359 |
$19,991 | $30.92 $66.25 |
1368 1018 |
4 3 |
19.20% | 0.24% |
| Apr. 21, 2002 | 47 | $22,310 $219,633 |
- | $28.90 $66.25 |
772 1018 |
0 4 |
18.96% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$253,992 $1,482,526 |
$32.60 | 7526 27486 |
20 7 |
27.38 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$253,992 $1,482,526 |
$32.60 $66.25 |
7526 27486 |
20 7 |
27.38 % | |||
