Venus in Fur
Play - Original
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (November 08, 2011 - December 18, 2011)
Lyceum Theatre (February 07, 2012 - )
- First Preview: October 13, 2011
- Opening Date: November 8, 2011
- Closing Date: June 17, 2012 (Currently Running)
- Previews: 37
- Performances: 159 as of May 20, 2012
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
Website:
venusinfurbroadway.com
Facebook:
facebook.com/VenusInFurBroadway
Twitter:
@venusinfurbway
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 | Nominee |
| 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 |
| May 13, 2012 | 50 | $293,894 $750,424 |
$11,032 | $76.73 $200.00 |
3830 906 |
0 0 |
52.84% | -0.75% |
| May 6, 2012 | 49 | $282,862 $750,424 |
-$21,051 | $72.83 $200.00 |
3884 906 |
8 0 |
53.59% | -4.07% |
| Apr. 29, 2012 | 48 | $303,913 $750,424 |
$32,859 | $72.72 $200.00 |
4179 906 |
8 0 |
57.66% | 9.62% |
| Apr. 22, 2012 | 47 | $271,054 $750,424 |
- | $77.84 $200.00 |
3482 906 |
8 0 |
48.04% | - |
| See All Grosses | ||||||||
Totals |
||||||||
| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,151,723 $3,001,696 |
$75.03 | 15375 21744 |
24 0 |
70.71 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$7,546,200 $15,667,525 |
$74.71 $200.00 |
101055 129374 |
143 37 |
78.11 % | |||




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