Sight Unseen
Play - Original
Biltmore Theatre
- First Preview: May 6, 2004
- Opening Date: May 25, 2004
- Closing Date: July 25, 2004
- Previews: 21
- Performances: 70
Playwright: Donald Margulies
Synopsis
Celebrated painter Jonathan Waxman reconnects with his former lover Patricia, only to do battle with her over a painting he'd made of her when they were a couple.
Opening Night Cast
| Byron Jennings | Nick | |
| Laura Linney | Patricia | |
| Ana Reeder | Grete | |
| Ben Shenkman | Jonathan Waxman |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Donald Margulies | Writer | |
| Daniel Sullivan | Director | |
| Douglas W. Schmidt | Scenic Design | |
| Jess Goldstein | Costume Design | |
| Pat Collins | Lighting Design | |
| John Gromada | Sound Design and Original Music |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Laura Linney | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Laura Linney | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Actress in a Play | Laura Linney | 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. 25, 2004 | 8 | $254,336 $374,990 |
$38,653 | $60.48 $85.00 |
4205 650 |
7 0 |
92.42% | 11.04% |
| Jul. 18, 2004 | 7 | $215,683 $374,990 |
-$53,277 | $58.25 $85.00 |
3703 650 |
7 0 |
81.38% | -12.64% |
| Jul. 11, 2004 | 6 | $268,960 $361,684 |
$9,107 | $55.01 $80.00 |
4889 650 |
8 0 |
94.02% | 1.54% |
| Jul. 4, 2004 | 5 | $259,853 $361,684 |
- | $54.03 $80.00 |
4809 650 |
8 0 |
92.48% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$998,832 $1,473,348 |
$56.94 | 17606 19500 |
30 0 |
90.29 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$2,724,614 $4,219,903 |
$53.59 $85.00 |
50622 59150 |
70 21 |
85.58 % | |||
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