The Normal Heart
Drama - Original
John Golden Theatre
- First Preview: April 19, 2011
- Opening Date: April 27, 2011
- Closing Date: July 10, 2011
- Previews: 10
- Performances: 86
Playwright: Larry Kramer
Synopsis
The Normal Heart chronicles one man's slow response to the AIDS epidemic as he struggles to create support for himself — and his illness.
Notes:
The Normal Heart premiered Off-Broadway at The Public Theater in 1985. The 2011 Broadway production was considered a revival for the purposes of Tony nominations.
Official
Website:
thenormalheartbroadway.com/
Facebook:
facebook.com/TheNormalHeart
Twitter:
@TheNormalHeart
Opening Night Cast
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Ellen Barkin | Dr. Emma Brookner |
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Patrick Breen | Mickey Marcus |
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Mark Harelik | Ben Weeks |
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John Benjamin Hickey | Felix Turner |
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Joe Mantello | Ned Weeks |
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Luke Macfarlane | Grady Craig Donner |
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Jim Parsons | Tommy Boatwright |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Larry Kramer | Writer |
| David Van Tieghem | Original Music | |
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Joel Grey | Director |
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George C. Wolfe | Director |
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David Rockwell | Scenic Design |
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Martin Pakledinaz | Costume Design |
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Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Joel Grey
George C. Wolfe |
Nominee |
| 2011 | Outstanding Ensemble Performances | Winner | |
| 2011 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Winner |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Distinguished Revival of a Play | Winner |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Special Citation | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Joe Mantello | Nominee |
| 2011 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Winner | |
| 2011 | Special Achievement Award | Ellen Barkin | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Theatre World Award | Jim Parsons | Winner |
| 2011 | Theatre World Award | Ellen Barkin | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Actor in a Play | Joe Mantello | Nominee |
| 2011 | Direction of a Play | Joel Grey
George C. Wolfe |
Nominee |
| 2011 | Featured Actor in a Play | John Benjamin Hickey | Winner |
| 2011 | Featured Actress in a Play | Ellen Barkin | Winner |
| 2011 | 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 |
| Jul. 10, 2011 | 6 | $610,431 $689,920 |
$78,643 | $95.20 $198.00 |
6412 804 |
8 0 |
99.69% | 0.84% |
| Jul. 3, 2011 | 5 | $531,788 $637,440 |
$17,582 | $83.64 $198.00 |
6358 804 |
8 0 |
98.85% | 1.18% |
| Jun. 26, 2011 | 4 | $514,206 $637,440 |
$59,442 | $81.85 $198.00 |
6282 804 |
8 0 |
97.67% | -1.43% |
| Jun. 19, 2011 | 3 | $454,764 $637,440 |
- | $71.35 $198.00 |
6374 804 |
8 0 |
99.10% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$2,111,189 $2,602,240 |
$83.01 | 25426 25728 |
32 0 |
98.83 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$4,237,705 $7,831,360 |
$61.25 $198.00 |
67970 77184 |
86 10 |
88.06 % | |||
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