The Story of My Life
Musical - Original
Booth Theatre
- First Preview: February 3, 2009
- Opening Date: February 19, 2009
- Closing Date: February 22, 2009
- Previews: 19
- Performances: 5
Lyrics: Neil Bartram
Music: Neil Bartram
Book: Brian Hill
Synopsis
Thomas is a best-selling, award-winning author. But time and personal success have battered the bonds of his lifelong friendship with Alvin, and he reflects on their shared past in search of what went wrong.
Official
Opening Night Production Credits
| Brian Hill | Book | |
| Neil Bartram | Music | |
| Neil Bartram | Lyrics | |
| Richard Maltby, Jr. | Director | |
| Robert Brill | Scenic Design | |
| Wade Laboissonniere | Costume Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Brian Hill | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Lyrics | Neil Bartram | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Music | Neil Bartram | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Musical | 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 |
| Feb. 22, 2009 | 39 | $84,060 $595,814 |
-$22,679 | $43.62 $175.00 |
1927 780 |
5 3 |
30.88% | -11.35% |
| Feb. 15, 2009 | 38 | $106,739 $595,814 |
$32,927 | $40.51 $175.00 |
2635 780 |
0 8 |
42.23% | 9.12% |
| Feb. 8, 2009 | 37 | $73,812 $600,521 |
- | $35.73 $175.00 |
2066 780 |
0 8 |
33.11% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 3 Weeks |
$264,611 $1,792,149 |
$39.95 | 6628 18720 |
5 19 |
35.41 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$264,611 $1,792,149 |
$39.95 $175.00 |
6628 18720 |
5 19 |
35.41 % | |||


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