The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
Play - Revival
Broadhurst Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: August 20, 1986
- Opening Date: August 24, 1986
- Closing Date: October 12, 1986
- Previews: 3
- Performances: 29
Lyrics: Stephen Oliver
Music: Stephen Oliver
Playwright: Charles Dickens
Synopsis
David Edgar dramatizes Charles Dickens' novel as a two-part, eight-and-a-half-hour play, detailing the efforts of young, fatherless Nicholas to provide for his mother and sister, despite the obstacles provided by his distrusting uncle Ralph and Wackford Squeers, the odious schoolmaster who is his initial employer.
Opening Night Cast
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Michael Siberry | Nicholas Nickleby |
| Karen Archer | Miss Bravassa Mrs. Wititterley Madame Mantalini Mrs. Snawley Sprouter Mrs. Cutler Nurse |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Charles Dickens | Writer | |
| Stephen Oliver | Music | |
| Stephen Oliver | Lyrics | |
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Trevor Nunn | Director |
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John Caird | Director |
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John Napier | Scenic Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Tony Jay | Nominee |
| 1987 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Jane Carr | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Revival (Play or 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 |
| Oct. 12, 1986 | 19 | $381,769 - |
$45,358 | $93.66 - |
4076 1107 |
4 0 |
92.05% | 10.82% |
| Oct. 5, 1986 | 18 | $336,411 - |
$4,359 | $93.53 - |
3597 1107 |
4 0 |
81.23% | 1.46% |
| Sep. 28, 1986 | 17 | $332,052 - |
$26,682 | $94.01 - |
3532 1107 |
4 0 |
79.77% | 4.97% |
| Sep. 21, 1986 | 16 | $305,370 - |
- | $92.20 - |
3312 1107 |
4 0 |
74.80% | - |
| See All Grosses | ||||||||
Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,355,602 - |
$93.35 | 14517 17712 |
16 0 |
81.96 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$2,136,298 - |
$88.84 $0.00 |
23933 35424 |
29 3 |
67.56 % | |||
