The Testament of Mary
Play - Original
Walter Kerr Theatre
- First Preview: March 26, 2013
- Opening Date: April 22, 2013
- Closing Date: May 5, 2013
- Previews: 27
- Performances: 16
Playwright: Colm Tóibín
Synopsis
Colm Tóibín's The Testament of Mary takes place after the Crucifixion. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is in the city of Ephesus where she is both guarded and protected. As two of her son's followers set about giving shape to Jesus’ story, Mary tells her own story - the one which has not been heard.
Opening Night Production Credits
| Colm Tóibín | Author | |
| Deborah Warner | Director | |
| Tom Pye | Set Design | |
| Ann Roth | Costume Design | |
| Jennifer Tipton | Lighting Design | |
| Mel Mercier | Original Music and Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Outstanding Sound Design of a Play | Mel Mercier | Winner |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Distinguished Production of a Play | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Nominee | |
| 2013 | Outstanding Solo Performance | Fiona Shaw | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Best Play | Colm Tóibín | Nominee |
| 2013 | Lighting Design of a Play | Jennifer Tipton | Nominee |
| 2013 | Sound Design of a Play | Mel Mercier | 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 5, 2013 | 49 | $301,343 $841,920 |
$84,810 | $49.59 $225.00 |
6077 943 |
8 0 |
80.55% | 4.89% |
| Apr. 28, 2013 | 48 | $216,533 $798,105 |
$26,796 | $37.93 $225.00 |
5708 943 |
8 0 |
75.66% | -20.48% |
| Apr. 21, 2013 | 47 | $189,737 $732,585 |
$5,176 | $29.90 $225.00 |
6346 943 |
0 7 |
96.14% | 16.27% |
| Apr. 14, 2013 | 46 | $184,561 $732,585 |
- | $35.01 $225.00 |
5272 943 |
0 7 |
79.87% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$892,174 $3,105,195 |
$38.11 | 23403 28290 |
16 14 |
82.73 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$1,279,803 $4,469,220 |
$39.90 $225.00 |
32424 40549 |
16 27 |
79.96 % | |||



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