Leap of Faith
Musical - Original
St. James Theatre
- First Preview: April 3, 2012
- Opening Date: April 26, 2012
- Closing Date: May 13, 2012
- Previews: 25
- Performances: 19
Lyrics: Glenn Slater
Music: Alan Menken
Book: Warren Leight, Janus Cercone
Synopsis
When his traveling ministry breaks down in a small Kansas town, a part-time reverend and full-time con artist quickly pitches a tent and invites the locals to a revival.
Official
Website:
leapoffaithbroadway.com
Facebook:
facebook.com/leapoffaithbway
Twitter:
@LeapofFaithbway
Opening Night Cast
 |
Raúl Esparza | Jonas Nightingale |
 |
Jessica Phillips | Marla McGowan |
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Kendra Kassebaum | Sam Nightingale |
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Kecia Lewis-Evans | Ida Mae Sturdevant |
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Leslie Odom, Jr. | Isaiah Sturdevant |
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Krystal Joy Brown | Ornella Sturdevant |
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Talon Ackerman | Jake |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Janus Cercone | Book |
| Warren Leight | Book | |
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Alan Menken | Music |
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Glenn Slater | Lyrics |
 |
Christopher Ashley | Director |
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Sergio Trujillo | Choreographer |
Awards
Astaire Awards
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Outstanding Choreographer of a Broadway Show | Sergio Trujillo | Nominee |
| 2012 | Outstanding Female Dancer in a Broadway Show | Krystal Joy Brown | Nominee |
| 2012 | Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show | Leslie Odom, Jr. | Winner |
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Raúl Esparza | Nominee |
| 2012 | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Janus Cercone
Warren Leight |
Nominee |
| 2012 | Outstanding Choreography | Sergio Trujillo | Nominee |
| 2012 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Christopher Ashley | Nominee |
| 2012 | Outstanding Music | Alan Menken | Nominee |
| 2012 | Outstanding Musical | 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 Actor in a Musical | Raúl Esparza | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Best Musical | 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 | $199,899 $1,315,655 |
$28,518 | $24.68 $225.00 |
8100 1367 |
8 0 |
74.07% | 1.20% |
| May 6, 2012 | 49 | $171,381 $1,315,655 |
-$53,158 | $21.51 $225.00 |
7969 1367 |
8 0 |
72.87% | -12.40% |
| Apr. 29, 2012 | 48 | $224,539 $1,315,655 |
-$43,991 | $24.08 $225.00 |
9325 1367 |
3 5 |
85.27% | -8.67% |
| Apr. 22, 2012 | 47 | $268,530 $1,315,655 |
- | $29.87 $225.00 |
8989 1367 |
0 7 |
93.94% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$864,349 $5,262,620 |
$25.03 | 34383 42377 |
19 12 |
81.14 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$1,343,840 $7,711,360 |
$26.83 $225.00 |
50021 60148 |
19 25 |
83.16 % | |||
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