Ivanov
Play - Revival
Vivian Beaumont Theater
- First Preview: October 23, 1997
- Opening Date: November 20, 1997
- Closing Date: January 4, 1998
- Previews: 31
- Performances: 51
Playwright: Anton Chekhov
Synopsis
In Anton Chekhov's 1887 drama, a man attempts to escape his dying wife by playing cards with an attractive young woman on a nearby estate, ultimately becoming disgusted at his own conduct.
Opening Night Cast
| Kevin Kline | Nikolai Ivanov | |
| Tom McGowan | Mikhail Borkin | |
| Jayne Atkinson | Anna Petrovna | |
| Robert Foxworth | Count Matvyei Shabyelski | |
| Rob Campbell | Yevgeni Lvov | |
| Marian Seldes | Zinaida Savishna | |
| Judith Hawking | Marfusha Babakina | |
| Lynn Cohen | Avdotya Nazarovna |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Anton Chekhov | Playwright | |
| David Hare | New Adaptation | |
| Alex Wilbraham | Literal Translation | |
| Robert Waldman | Original Music | |
| Gerald Gutierrez | Director | |
| John Lee Beatty | Scenic Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Outstanding Costume Design | Catherine Zuber | Nominee |
| 1998 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Alfred Molina | Winner |
| 1998 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Max Wright | Nominee |
| 1998 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Marian Seldes | Nominee |
| 1998 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Anton Chekhov | Nominee |
| 1998 | Outstanding Set Design of a Play | John Lee Beatty | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Featured Actor in a Play | Max Wright | 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 |
| Jan. 4, 1998 | 31 | $362,244 $385,980 |
$73,929 | $46.12 $55.00 |
7855 1101 |
8 0 |
89.18% | 5.68% |
| Dec. 28, 1997 | 30 | $288,315 $385,980 |
-$18,629 | $44.80 $55.00 |
6435 1101 |
7 0 |
83.50% | -4.70% |
| Dec. 21, 1997 | 29 | $306,944 $441,120 |
$2,841 | $39.51 $55.00 |
7769 1101 |
8 0 |
88.20% | -5.96% |
| Dec. 14, 1997 | 28 | $304,103 $441,120 |
- | $36.67 $55.00 |
8294 1101 |
8 0 |
94.16% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,261,606 $1,654,200 |
$41.77 | 30353 34131 |
31 0 |
88.93 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$2,953,109 $4,521,480 |
$35.63 $55.00 |
83270 90282 |
51 31 |
92.23 % | |||
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