Shining City
Drama - Original
Biltmore Theatre
- First Preview: April 20, 2006
- Opening Date: May 9, 2006
- Closing Date: July 16, 2006
- Previews: 21
- Performances: 80
Playwright: Conor McPherson
Synopsis
A recent widower who believes he sees his late wife wafting about their home consults a Dublin therapist who has his own set of delusions.
Opening Night Cast
| Brían F. O'Byrne | Ian | |
| Oliver Platt | John | |
| Martha Plimpton | Neasa | |
| Peter Scanavino | Laurence |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Conor McPherson | Playwright | |
| Robert Falls | Director | |
| Santo Loquasto | Scenic Design | |
| Kaye Voyce | Costume Design | |
| Christopher Akerlind | Lighting Design | |
| Obadiah Eaves | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Brían F. O'Byrne | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Actor in a Play | Oliver Platt | Nominee |
| 2006 | Play | 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 |
| Jul. 16, 2006 | 7 | $301,046 $412,794 |
$50,128 | $60.15 $80.00 |
5005 650 |
8 0 |
96.25% | 7.73% |
| Jul. 9, 2006 | 6 | $250,918 $412,794 |
-$24,064 | $54.51 $80.00 |
4603 650 |
8 0 |
88.52% | -4.60% |
| Jul. 2, 2006 | 5 | $274,982 $412,794 |
-$16,472 | $56.79 $80.00 |
4842 650 |
8 0 |
93.12% | -4.53% |
| Jun. 25, 2006 | 4 | $291,454 $412,794 |
- | $57.40 $80.00 |
5078 650 |
8 0 |
97.65% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,118,400 $1,651,176 |
$57.21 | 19528 20800 |
32 0 |
93.88 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$3,217,082 $5,024,921 |
$55.48 $80.00 |
57529 65650 |
80 21 |
87.63 % | |||
Oliver's Twists
Tony Committee Rulings Announced: Three Days of Rain Is a Revival; Sarah Jones Voted a Special Tony
PLAYBILL ON OPENING NIGHT: Shining City: The Ghost of Broadway Present
The Haunting: McPherson's Shining City Opens at Biltmore May 9
There's a New Ghost in Town: Shining City Begins Broadway Previews April 20