The Best Man
Play - Revival
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
- First Preview: March 6, 2012
- Opening Date: April 1, 2012
- Closing Date: September 9, 2012 (Currently Running)
- Previews: 31
- Performances: 57 as of May 20, 2012
Playwright: Gore Vidal
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Inside the Playbill (10)
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Synopsis
A well-born, womanizing idealist and an ambitious member of the working class compete for the office of President of the United States in Gore Vidal’s satire of campaign double-dealings.
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@TheBestManBwayOpening Night Cast · Current Cast
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James Earl Jones Former President Arthur Hockstader 
Angela Lansbury Mrs. Sue-Ellen Gamadge 
John Larroquette Secretary William Russell 
Candice Bergen Alice Russell 
Eric McCormack Senator Joseph Cantwell 
Kerry Butler Mabel Cantwell 
Jefferson Mays Sheldon Marcus 
Michael McKean Dick Jensen See MoreOpening Night Production Credits
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Gore Vidal Playwright 
Michael Wilson Director 
Derek McLane Scenic Design 
Ann Roth Costume Design 
Kenneth Posner Lighting Design 
John Gromada Original Music/Sound Design Awards
Drama Desk Award
Year Category Name Winner/Nominee 2012 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Angela Lansbury Nominee 2012 Outstanding Revival of a Play Nominee 2012 Outstanding Sound Design of a Play John Gromada Nominee
Drama League
Year Category Name Winner/Nominee 2012 Distinguished Revival of a Play Nominee
Outer Critics Circle
Year Category Name Winner/Nominee 2012 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play James Earl Jones Winner 2012 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Angela Lansbury Nominee 2012 Outstanding Revival of a Play Nominee
Tony Award
Year Category Name Winner/Nominee 2012 Actor in a Play James Earl Jones Nominee 2012 Revival of a Play Nominee Grosses
Week Ending Week # This Week Gross
Potential GrossDiff $ Avg Ticket
Top TicketSeats Sold
Seats in TheatrePerfs
(Prev)% Cap
This WeekDiff %
CapMay 13, 2012 50 $737,996
$1,094,465$55,977 $106.94
$225.006901
10630
081.15% 6.74% May 6, 2012 49 $682,019
$1,094,465-$210,858 $107.78
$225.006328
10638
074.41% -24.06% Apr. 29, 2012 48 $892,877
$1,094,465$32,745 $106.62
$225.008374
10638
098.47% 3.43% Apr. 22, 2012 47 $860,132
$1,094,465- $106.43
$225.008082
10638
095.04% - See All Grosses Totals
Last 4 Weeks $3,173,024
$4,377,860$106.94 29685
2551224
0116.36 % Cumulative $7,286,716
$10,585,695$98.11
$225.0074252
7656041
3196.99 %
QUICK STATS
As of May 13, 2012
- Total Current Gross: $7,286,716
- Highest Weekly Gross: $892,877 (Week Ending 2012-04-29)
- Average Ticket Price: $98.11
- Avg % Capacity: 96.99
- Previews: 31
- Performances: 57
OTHER PRODUCTIONS OF THIS SHOW
PLAYBILL.COM NEWS RELATED TO
The Best Man
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James Lecesne Will Step in for Sidelined Michael McKean in Broadway's Best Man (23 May 2012)
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Broadway's Michael McKean in Stable Condition Following Accident (23 May 2012)
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The Best Man, Tony Nominee as Best Revival of a Play, Extends Booking a Second Time (17 May 2012)
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The Best Man, Tony Nominee as Best Revival of a Play, and for Lead Actor James Earl Jones, Extends Booking (09 May 2012)
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"Broadway Backstage," Featuring Kelli O'Hara, Linda Lavin, Blair Underwood, Airs May 5; John Larroquette Hosts (05 May 2012)
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John Larroquette Will Host "Broadway Backstage," Featuring Interviews with Kelli O'Hara, Linda Lavin, Blair Underwood (03 May 2012)
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UPDATED: Tony Rulings: One Man, Two Guvnors Is a New Play; Scores for Newsies, Streetcar, Guvnors Eligible (27 Apr 2012)
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PHOTO ARCHIVE: The Best Man Star Angela Lansbury on Broadway (09 Apr 2012)



