Dividing the Estate
Comedy - Original
Booth Theatre
- First Preview: October 23, 2008
- Opening Date: November 20, 2008
- Closing Date: January 4, 2009
- Previews: 31
- Performances: 50
Playwright: Horton Foote
Synopsis
The Gordons of Harrison, Texas, have enjoyed years of leisure, wealth and privilege. But the family fortune suddenly seems uncertain in light of unexpected taxes and plunging property values, and siblings begin to squabble over inheritance from their still-living matriarch.
Opening Night Cast
| Devon Abner | Son | |
| Elizabeth Ashley | Stella | |
| Pat Bowie | Mildred | |
| James DeMarse | Bob | |
| Hallie Foote | Mary Jo | |
| Arthur French | Doug | |
| Penny Fuller | Lucille | |
| Virginia Kull | Irene |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Horton Foote | Playwright | |
| Michael Wilson | Director | |
| Jeff Cowie | Scenic Design | |
| David C. Woolard | Costume Design | |
| Rui Rita | Lighting Design | |
| John Gromada | Original Music and Sound |
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Featured Actress in a Play | Hallie Foote | Nominee |
| 2009 | 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 |
| Jan. 4, 2009 | 32 | $335,231 $452,955 |
$31,296 | $65.90 $95.00 |
5087 780 |
7 0 |
93.17% | 9.03% |
| Dec. 28, 2008 | 31 | $303,935 $452,955 |
$24,660 | $66.16 $95.00 |
4594 780 |
7 0 |
84.14% | 13.21% |
| Dec. 21, 2008 | 30 | $279,275 $517,663 |
-$57,334 | $63.10 $95.00 |
4426 780 |
8 0 |
70.93% | -12.10% |
| Dec. 14, 2008 | 29 | $336,609 $517,663 |
- | $64.97 $95.00 |
5181 780 |
8 0 |
83.03% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,255,050 $1,941,236 |
$65.03 | 19288 23400 |
30 0 |
82.43 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$2,796,827 $5,131,652 |
$54.33 $95.00 |
51037 63180 |
50 31 |
80.78 % | |||

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