Tru
Solo - Original
Booth Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: December 2, 1989
- Opening Date: December 14, 1989
- Closing Date: September 1, 1990
- Previews: 11
- Performances: 297
Playwright: Jay Presson Allen
Synopsis
The legendary writer Truman Capote is seen spending Christmas alone in his New York apartment in 1975, recalling his past after his rich and famous friends deserted him following the publication of a scandalous roman à clef about their exploits.
Opening Night Production Credits
| Jay Presson Allen | Writer | |
| Jay Presson Allen | Director | |
| David Mitchell | Scenic Design | |
| Sarah Edwards | Costume Design | |
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Ken Billington | Lighting Design |
| Jason Kantrowitz | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Outstanding Solo Performance | Robert Morse | Winner |
| 1990 | Special Award | Kevin Haney | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Robert Morse | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Actor in a Play | Robert Morse | Winner |
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 |
| Sep. 2, 1990 | 13 | $157,591 - |
$23,135 | $25.55 - |
6169 785 |
8 0 |
98.23% | 10.65% |
| Aug. 26, 1990 | 12 | $134,456 - |
$16,302 | $24.45 - |
5500 785 |
8 0 |
87.58% | 8.97% |
| Aug. 19, 1990 | 11 | $118,154 - |
$2,787 | $23.93 - |
4937 785 |
8 0 |
78.61% | 4.95% |
| Aug. 12, 1990 | 10 | $115,367 - |
- | $24.94 - |
4626 785 |
8 0 |
73.66% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$525,568 - |
$24.72 | 21232 25120 |
32 0 |
84.52 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$3,621,706 - |
$22.63 $0.00 |
159968 241780 |
297 11 |
66.16 % | |||
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