Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Drama - Revival
Vivian Beaumont Theater
Data not verified
- First Preview: November 4, 1993
- Opening Date: November 29, 1993
- Closing Date: January 2, 1994
- Previews: 27
- Performances: 40
Playwright: Robert E. Sherwood
Synopsis
Abraham Lincoln's journey from unremarkable Illinois businessman to president of the United States is charted in Robert E. Sherwood's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Opening Night Cast
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David Aaron Baker | William Herndon |
| Allan Benjamin | Ensemble | |
| Nesbitt Blaisdell | Ben Mattling Ensemble |
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| Melanie Boland | Ensemble | |
| Cameron Boyd | Tad Lincoln | |
| Scott Breitbart | Ensemble | |
| Ralph Buckley | Ensemble |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Robert E. Sherwood | Writer | |
| Gerald Gutierrez | Director | |
| Gemze de Lappe | Dances | |
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John Lee Beatty | Scenic Design |
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Jane Greenwood | Costume Design |
| Beverly Emmons | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Sam Waterston | Nominee |
| 1994 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Sam Waterston | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Actor in a Play | Sam Waterston | Nominee |
| 1994 | Direction of a Play | Gerald Gutierrez | Nominee |
| 1994 | 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 |
| Jan. 2, 1994 | 31 | $342,411 - |
$187,426 | $46.08 - |
7431 1087 |
8 0 |
85.45% | 15.92% |
| Dec. 26, 1993 | 30 | $154,985 - |
-$8,929 | $25.63 - |
6046 1087 |
8 0 |
69.53% | -16.62% |
| Dec. 19, 1993 | 29 | $163,914 - |
$2,377 | $21.88 - |
7492 1087 |
8 0 |
86.15% | -1.73% |
| Dec. 12, 1993 | 28 | $161,537 - |
- | $21.14 - |
7642 1087 |
8 0 |
87.88% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$822,847 - |
$28.68 | 28611 34784 |
32 0 |
82.25 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$1,334,845 - |
$22.87 $0.00 |
56646 72829 |
40 27 |
77.78 % | |||
