Venus in Fur
Play - Original
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (November 08, 2011 - December 18, 2011)
Lyceum Theatre (February 07, 2012 - June 17, 2012)
- First Preview: October 13, 2011
- Opening Date: November 8, 2011
- Closing Date: June 17, 2012
- Previews: 37
- Performances: 191
Playwright: David Ives
Synopsis
Based on the erotic novel of the same name, David Ives' play explores the lines between seduction and power in this behind-the-scenes look at an audition.
Notes:
This production moved from a non-profit run to a limited commercial run at the Lyceum Theatre on February 7, 2012.
Official
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Opening Night Production Credits
| David Ives | Playwright | |
| Walter Bobbie | Director | |
| John Lee Beatty | Scenic Design | |
| Anita Yavich | Costume Design | |
| Peter Kaczorowski | Lighting Design | |
| Acme Sound Partners | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Hugh Dancy | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Distinguished Production of a Play | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Actress in a Play | Nina Arianda | Winner |
| 2012 | Best 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 |
| Jun. 17, 2012 | 3 | $635,622 $750,424 |
$213,407 | $106.04 $200.00 |
5994 906 |
8 0 |
82.70% | 11.77% |
| Jun. 10, 2012 | 2 | $422,215 $750,424 |
$116,218 | $82.13 $200.00 |
5141 906 |
8 0 |
70.93% | 17.80% |
| Jun. 3, 2012 | 1 | $305,997 $750,424 |
-$18,109 | $79.46 $200.00 |
3851 906 |
8 0 |
53.13% | -9.96% |
| May 27, 2012 | 52 | $324,106 $750,424 |
- | $70.87 $200.00 |
4573 906 |
8 0 |
63.09% | - |
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Totals |
||||||||
| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,687,940 $3,001,696 |
$84.63 | 19559 28992 |
32 0 |
67.46 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$9,550,145 $19,419,645 |
$76.08 $200.00 |
124848 172862 |
191 37 |
72.22 % | |||






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