Nice Work If You Can Get It

Musical - Original

Imperial Theatre

  • First Preview: March 29, 2012
  • Opening Date: April 24, 2012
  • Closing Date: June 15, 2013 (Currently Running)
  • Previews: 27
  • Performances: 438 as of May 12, 2013

Lyrics: Ira Gershwin

Music: George Gershwin

Book: Joe DiPietro

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Synopsis

On the weekend of his marriage, a Jazz Age playboy gets involved with bootleggers, rumrunners and gold diggers, all to the tunes of George and Ira Gershwin.

Official

Website:
niceworkonbroadway.com

Facebook:
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Twitter:
@niceworkbway

 

Opening Night Cast · Current Cast

Matthew Broderick in Nice Work If You Can Get It Matthew Broderick Jimmy Winter
Kelli O'Hara in Nice Work If You Can Get It Kelli O'Hara Billie Bendix
Estelle Parsons in Nice Work If You Can Get It Estelle Parsons Millicent Winter
Judy Kaye in Nice Work If You Can Get It Judy Kaye Duchess Estonia Dulworth
Michael McGrath in Nice Work If You Can Get It Michael McGrath Cookie McGee
Jennifer Laura Thompson in Nice Work If You Can Get It Jennifer Laura Thompson Eileen Evergreen
Chris Sullivan in Nice Work If You Can Get It Chris Sullivan Duke Mahoney
Robyn Hurder in Nice Work If You Can Get It Robyn Hurder Jeannie Muldoon
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Opening Night Production Credits

Joe DiPietro Joe DiPietro Book
George Gershwin George Gershwin Music
Ira Gershwin Ira Gershwin Lyrics
Kathleen Marshall Kathleen Marshall Director
Kathleen Marshall Kathleen Marshall Choreographer
Derek McLane Derek McLane Scenic Design
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Nice Work If You Can Get It - Opening Night
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Galleries (15)

Production Photos

  • A First Look at Blythe Danner in Nice Work If You Can Get It
  • Nice Work If You Can Get It, With Kelli O'Hara and Matthew Broderick, on Broadway
 

On the Scene

  • Nice Work If You Can Get It Celebrates One Year on Broadway
  • Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck Take First Bow in Broadway's Nice Work
  • Nice Work If You Can Get It Celebrates 200 Performances on Broadway
  • Bombers vs. Slammers in the 2012 Broadway Show League All-Star Game
 

Exclusive Photo Feature

  • PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Nice Work If You Can Get It With Robyn Hurder and Clyde Alves
 
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Videos (15)

 

Shows That Opened That Season: 2011 - 2012

 
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Awards


Astaire Awards

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2012 Outstanding Choreographer of a Broadway Show Kathleen Marshall Nominee
2012 Outstanding Female Dancer in a Broadway Show Kelli O'Hara Nominee
2012 Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show Robert Hartwell Nominee
2012 Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show Matthew Broderick Nominee

Drama Desk Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2012 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Kelli O'Hara Nominee
2012 Outstanding Book of a Musical Joe DiPietro Winner
2012 Outstanding Choreography Kathleen Marshall Nominee
2012 Outstanding Costume Design Martin Pakledinaz Nominee
2012 Outstanding Director of a Musical Kathleen Marshall Nominee
2012 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Michael McGrath Winner
2012 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Judy Kaye Winner
2012 Outstanding Musical   Nominee
2012 Outstanding Orchestrations Bill Elliott Nominee

Drama League

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2012 Distinguished Production of a Musical   Nominee

Outer Critics Circle

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2012 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Kelli O'Hara Nominee
2012 Outstanding Book of a Musical Joe DiPietro Nominee
2012 Outstanding Choreographer Kathleen Marshall Nominee
2012 Outstanding Costume Design Martin Pakledinaz Nominee
2012 Outstanding Director of a Musical Kathleen Marshall Nominee
2012 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Michael McGrath Winner
2012 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Chris Sullivan Nominee
2012 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Judy Kaye Winner
2012 Outstanding Set Design Derek McLane Nominee

Tony Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2012 Actress in a Musical Kelli O'Hara Nominee
2012 Best Musical   Nominee
2012 Book of a Musical Joe DiPietro Nominee
2012 Choreography Kathleen Marshall Nominee
2012 Costume Design of a Musical Martin Pakledinaz Nominee
2012 Direction of a Musical Kathleen Marshall Nominee
2012 Featured Actor in a Musical Michael McGrath Winner
2012 Featured Actress in a Musical Judy Kaye Winner
2012 Orchestrations Bill Elliott Nominee
2012 Sound Design of a Musical Brian Ronan 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 12, 2013 50 $644,906
$1,388,920		 $76,869 $82.38
$248.50		 7828
1439		 8
0		 68.00% 7.57%
May 5, 2013 49 $568,037
$1,388,920		 -$15,830 $81.65
$248.50		 6957
1439		 8
0		 60.43% 2.86%
Apr. 28, 2013 48 $583,867
$1,388,920		 -$14,021 $88.10
$248.50		 6627
1439		 8
0		 57.57% -3.56%
Apr. 21, 2013 47 $597,888
$1,388,920		 - $84.96
$248.50		 7037
1439		 8
0		 61.13% -
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Totals
Last 4 Weeks
   $2,394,698
$5,555,680		   $84.28 28449
46048		 32
0		 61.78 %  
Cumulative
   $47,982,652
$80,784,600		   $95.11
$248.50		 501652
669135		 438
27		 74.97 %  
 
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