King Lear
Tragedy - Revival
Vivian Beaumont Theatre
- First Preview: February 11, 2004
- Opening Date: March 4, 2004
- Closing Date: April 18, 2004
- Previews: 16
- Performances: 33
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Synopsis
In William Shakespeare’s royal-family tragedy, the aging King Lear divides his estate between his three daughters, ultimately refusing his youngest and favorite her share because she won’t publicly admit her love for him. The decision leads to chaos and treachery within the kingdom and madness for its monarch.
Opening Night Cast
| Christopher Plummer | King Lear of Britain | |
| James Blendick | Earl of Gloucester | |
| Domini Blythe | Goneril | |
| Caroline Bootle | Ensemble | |
| William Cain | Doctor | |
| Benedict Campbell | Earl of Kent | |
| Brent Carver | Edgar | |
| Ian Deakin | Duke of Albany |
Opening Night Production Credits
| William Shakespeare | Writer | |
| Berthold Carrière | Composer | |
| Jonathan Miller | Director | |
| Ralph Funicello | Scenic Design | |
| Tanya Moiseiwitsch | Scenic design based on the design of the Stratford Festival of Canada's Festival Theatre stage by | |
| Clare Mitchell | Costume Design |
Shows That Opened That Season: 2003 - 2004
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A Raisin in the Sun- Marc Salem's Mind Games on Broadway
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Christopher Plummer | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Actor in a Play | Christopher Plummer | Nominee |
| 2004 | 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. 18, 2004 | 47 | $325,678 $454,400 |
$1,542 | $65.73 $90.00 |
4955 1047 |
5 0 |
94.65% | -2.01% |
| Apr. 11, 2004 | 46 | $324,136 $454,400 |
-$5,732 | $64.06 $90.00 |
5060 1047 |
5 0 |
96.66% | -0.15% |
| Apr. 4, 2004 | 45 | $329,868 $454,400 |
$13,358 | $65.09 $90.00 |
5068 1047 |
5 0 |
96.81% | -1.07% |
| Mar. 28, 2004 | 44 | $316,510 $454,400 |
- | $61.77 $90.00 |
5124 1047 |
5 0 |
97.88% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,296,192 $1,817,600 |
$64.16 | 20207 20940 |
20 0 |
96.50 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$2,832,254 $4,453,120 |
$57.31 $90.00 |
49281 51303 |
33 16 |
96.06 % | |||
PLAYBILL ON OPENING NIGHT: At King Lear, Hair Care, Shakespeare and Stars
King Lear Tickets Go on Sale to LCT Members Dec. 1