The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Musical - Revival

Studio 54

  • First Preview: October 19, 2012
  • Opening Date: November 13, 2012
  • Closing Date: March 10, 2013
  • Previews: 28
  • Performances: 136

Lyrics: Rupert Holmes

Book: Rupert Holmes

Music: Rupert Holmes

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Synopsis

In the musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's last, unfinished novel, the audience gets to decide who murdered the mysterious orphan Edwin Drood, with the musical presented in the style of a Victorian music hall, with a master of ceremonies, a woman playing Drood and other conventions of the period.

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Opening Night Cast

Stephanie J. Block in The Mystery of Edwin Drood Stephanie J. Block Edwin Drood/Miss Alice Nutting
Will Chase in The Mystery of Edwin Drood Will Chase John Jasper/Mr. Clive Paget
Gregg Edelman in The Mystery of Edwin Drood Gregg Edelman Reverend Mr. Crisparkle/Mr. Cedric Moncrieffe
Jim Norton in The Mystery of Edwin Drood Jim Norton Chairman/Mr. William Cartwright
Chita Rivera in The Mystery of Edwin Drood Chita Rivera The Princess Puffer/Miss Angela Prysock
Andy Karl in The Mystery of Edwin Drood Andy Karl Neville Landless/Mr. Victor Grinstead
Jessie Mueller in The Mystery of Edwin Drood Jessie Mueller Helena Landless/Miss Janet Conover
Betsy Wolfe in The Mystery of Edwin Drood Betsy Wolfe Rosa Bud/Miss Deirdre Peregrine
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Opening Night Production Credits

Rupert Holmes Rupert Holmes Book
Rupert Holmes Rupert Holmes Music
Rupert Holmes Rupert Holmes Lyrics
Scott Ellis Scott Ellis Director
Warren Carlyle Warren Carlyle Choreographer
Anna Louizos Anna Louizos Set Design
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Galleries (8)

Production Photos

  • Stephanie J. Block, Chita Rivera and Will Chase Star in Broadway's Mystery of Edwin Drood
 

On the Scene

  • The Mystery of Edwin Drood Stars Perform and Sign Cast Albums at Barnes and Noble
  • A Birthday Surprise for Chita Rivera at The Mystery Of Edwin Drood
  • Broadway's Mystery of Edwin Drood in the Recording Studio
  • The Mystery of Edwin Drood Opens on Broadway; Red Carpet Arrivals, Curtain Call and Cast Party
 

Exclusive Photo Feature

  • PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Day In The Life of The Mystery of Edwin Drood
  • PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Mystery of Edwin Drood With Robert Creighton
 
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Videos (6)

 

Shows That Opened That Season: 2012 - 2013

 
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Awards


Drama Desk Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2013 Outstanding Actor in a Musical Jim Norton Nominee
2013 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Stephanie J. Block Nominee
2013 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Andy Karl Nominee
2013 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Jessie Mueller Nominee
2013 Outstanding Revival of a Musical   Nominee
2013 Outstanding Set Design Anna Louizos Nominee
2013 Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical Tony Meola Winner

Drama League

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2013 Distinguished Revival of a Musical   Nominee

Outer Critics Circle

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2013 Outstanding Costume Design William Ivey Long Nominee
2013 Outstanding Director of a Musical Scott Ellis Nominee
2013 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Will Chase Nominee
2013 Outstanding Revival of a Musical   Nominee

Tony Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2013 Actress in a Musical Stephanie J. Block Nominee
2013 Direction of a Musical Scott Ellis Nominee
2013 Featured Actor in a Musical Will Chase Nominee
2013 Revival of a Musical   Nominee
2013 Scenic Design of a Musical Anna Louizos 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
Mar. 10, 2013 41 $352,386
$928,200		 -$9,557 $59.79
-		 5894
1004		 8
0		 73.38% 1.29%
Mar. 3, 2013 40 $361,943
$928,200		 $15,306 $62.51
-		 5790
1004		 8
0		 72.09% 4.96%
Feb. 24, 2013 39 $346,637
$928,200		 -$52,954 $64.29
-		 5392
1004		 8
0		 67.13% -9.23%
Feb. 17, 2013 38 $399,591
$928,200		 - $65.15
-		 6133
1004		 8
0		 76.36% -
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Totals
Last 4 Weeks
   $1,460,557
$3,712,800		   $62.94 23209
32128		 32
0		 72.24 %  
Cumulative
   $7,191,342
$19,113,480		   $57.92
$0.00		 122792
164500		 136
28		 74.65 %  
 
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