Top Girls
Play - Original
Biltmore Theatre
- First Preview: April 15, 2008
- Opening Date: May 7, 2008
- Closing Date: June 29, 2008
- Previews: 24
- Performances: 63
Playwright: Caryl Churchill
Synopsis
To celebrate her promotion at the Top Girls Employment Agency, Marlene throws herself a fanciful dinner party. Each attendee is a historical or fictional woman who brings her own tale of struggle and success.
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Opening Night Cast
| Mary Catherine Garrison | Patient Griselda/Jeanine/Kit/Shona | |
| Mary Beth Hurt | Louise/Waitress | |
| Jennifer Ikeda | Lady Nijo/Win | |
| Elizabeth Marvel | Marlene | |
| Martha Plimpton | Pope Joan/Angie | |
| Ana Reeder | Dull Gret/Nell | |
| Marisa Tomei | Isabella Bird/Joyce/Mrs. Kidd |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Caryl Churchill | Playwright | |
| Matthew Herbert | Original Music | |
| James Macdonald | Director | |
| Tom Pye | Scenic Design | |
| Laura Bauer | Costume Design | |
| Christopher Akerlind | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Marisa Tomei | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Featured Actress in a Play | Martha Plimpton | 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 |
| Jun. 29, 2008 | 5 | $226,609 $441,900 |
-$17,718 | $51.29 $90.00 |
4418 650 |
8 0 |
84.96% | 2.23% |
| Jun. 22, 2008 | 4 | $244,327 $441,900 |
$18,457 | $56.79 $90.00 |
4302 650 |
8 0 |
82.73% | 3.73% |
| Jun. 15, 2008 | 3 | $225,870 $471,600 |
$18,447 | $54.98 $90.00 |
4108 650 |
8 0 |
79.00% | 1.29% |
| Jun. 8, 2008 | 2 | $207,423 $471,600 |
- | $51.33 $90.00 |
4041 650 |
8 0 |
77.71% | - |
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Totals |
||||||||
| Last 4 Weeks |
$904,229 $1,827,000 |
$53.60 | 16869 20800 |
32 0 |
81.10 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$2,211,556 $5,069,250 |
$53.59 $91.50 |
41199 56550 |
63 24 |
72.85 % | |||
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