Good People
Drama - Original
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
- First Preview: February 8, 2011
- Opening Date: March 3, 2011
- Closing Date: May 29, 2011
- Previews: 27
- Performances: 101
Playwright: David Lindsay-Abaire
Synopsis
Margie Walsh is barely hanging on in Southie, her working-class Boston neighborhood. Will an old boyfriend be her ticket out, or will he reject her and his own humble roots?
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Opening Night Cast
| Becky Ann Baker | Jean | |
| Patrick Carroll | Stevie | |
| Tate Donovan | Mike | |
| Reneé Elise Goldsberry | Kate | |
| Frances McDormand | Margaret | |
| Estelle Parsons | Dottie |
Opening Night Production Credits
| David Lindsay-Abaire | Playwright | |
| Daniel Sullivan | Director | |
| John Lee Beatty | Scenic Design | |
| David Zinn | Costume Design | |
| Pat Collins | Lighting Design | |
| Jill BC Du Boff | Sound Design |
Shows That Opened That Season: 2010 - 2011
Brief Encounter
Donny & Marie - A Broadway Christmas
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
A Life in the Theatre
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Frances McDormand | Winner |
| 2011 | Outstanding Play | David Lindsay-Abaire | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Distinguished Production of a Play | Nominee |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Best Play | David Lindsay-Abaire | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Frances McDormand | Winner |
| 2011 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Daniel Sullivan | Nominee |
| 2011 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Estelle Parsons | Nominee |
| 2011 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Reneé Elise Goldsberry | Nominee |
| 2011 | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Actress in a Play | Frances McDormand | Winner |
| 2011 | Play | David Lindsay-Abaire | 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 |
| May 29, 2011 | 53 | $441,849 $588,574 |
-$1,927 | $85.18 - |
5187 650 |
8 0 |
99.75% | 0.60% |
| May 22, 2011 | 52 | $443,776 $588,574 |
$46,543 | $86.07 - |
5156 650 |
8 0 |
99.15% | 3.40% |
| May 15, 2011 | 51 | $397,233 $588,574 |
-$36,226 | $79.78 - |
4979 650 |
8 0 |
95.75% | -3.63% |
| May 8, 2011 | 50 | $433,459 $588,574 |
- | $83.87 - |
5168 650 |
8 0 |
99.38% | - |
| See All Grosses | ||||||||
Totals |
||||||||
| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,716,317 $2,354,296 |
$83.73 | 20490 20800 |
32 0 |
98.51 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$5,925,428 $9,345,144 |
$72.85 $0.00 |
81075 83200 |
101 27 |
97.45 % | |||





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