A Doll's House
Drama - Revival
Belasco Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: March 25, 1997
- Opening Date: April 2, 1997
- Closing Date: August 31, 1997
- Previews: 8
- Performances: 150
Playwright: Henrik Ibsen
Synopsis
Nora Helmer, a childlike wife and mother accustomed to an existence built around her husband Torvald, comes to confront the truth of her marriage, in Henrik Ibsen's groundbreaking 1879 play.
Notes:
A Doll's House played one additional performance on September 1, 1997 as a benefit for the Actors Fund.
Opening Night Cast
| Janet McTeer | Nora Helmer | |
| Owen Teale | Torvald Helmer | |
| John Carlisle | Dr. Rank | |
| Jan Maxwell | Kristine Linde | |
| Peter Gowen | Nils Krogstad | |
| Robin Howard | Anne-Marie | |
| John Ottavino | The Messenger | |
| Rose Stockton | Helene |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Henrik Ibsen | Playwright | |
| Frank McGuinness | New Version | |
| Jason Carr | Composer | |
| Anthony Page | Director | |
| Deirdre Clancy | Scenic Design | |
| Deirdre Clancy | Costume Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Janet McTeer | Winner |
| 1997 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Winner |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Distinguished Production of a Revival | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Janet McTeer | Winner |
| 1997 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Anthony Page | Nominee |
| 1997 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Jan Maxwell | Nominee |
| 1997 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Theatre World Award | Janet McTeer | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Actress in a Play | Janet McTeer | Winner |
| 1997 | Direction of a Play | Anthony Page | Winner |
| 1997 | Featured Actor in a Play | Owen Teale | Winner |
| 1997 | Revival of a 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 |
| Aug. 31, 1997 | 13 | $377,950 $383,297 |
$66,960 | $45.50 $60.00 |
8307 1018 |
8 0 |
102.00% | 3.38% |
| Aug. 24, 1997 | 12 | $310,990 $335,385 |
$15,400 | $44.25 $60.00 |
7028 1018 |
7 0 |
98.62% | 4.36% |
| Aug. 17, 1997 | 11 | $295,590 $335,385 |
$26,403 | $44.01 $60.00 |
6717 1018 |
7 0 |
94.26% | 14.13% |
| Aug. 10, 1997 | 10 | $269,187 $335,385 |
- | $47.14 $60.00 |
5710 1018 |
7 0 |
80.13% | - |
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Totals |
||||||||
| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,253,717 $1,389,452 |
$45.22 | 27762 29522 |
29 0 |
94.04 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$6,495,976 $4,264,180 |
$44.68 $60.00 |
143989 160844 |
150 8 |
89.52 % | |||
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