Spoils of War
Play - Original
Music Box Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: October 28, 1988
- Opening Date: November 10, 1988
- Closing Date: December 10, 1988
- Previews: 14
- Performances: 36
Playwright: Michael Weller
Synopsis
A Brooklyn boy who desperately wants to reunite his divorced parents finds an unexpected friend in his father's new mistress.
Opening Night Cast
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Jeffrey DeMunn | Andrew |
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Kate Nelligan | Elise |
| Christopher Collet | Martin | |
| Marita Geraghty | Penny | |
| Kevin O'Rourke | Lew | |
| Alice Playten | Emma |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Michael Weller | Writer | |
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Austin Pendleton | Director |
| Andrew Jackness | Scenic Design | |
| Ruth Morley | Costume Design | |
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Paul Gallo | Lighting Design |
| Gary Harris | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Alice Playten | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Actress in a Play | Kate Nelligan | 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 |
| Dec. 11, 1988 | 28 | $124,483 - |
$35,023 | $25.96 - |
4796 1002 |
8 0 |
59.83% | 16.14% |
| Dec. 4, 1988 | 27 | $89,460 - |
-$21,490 | $25.55 - |
3502 1002 |
8 0 |
43.69% | -17.33% |
| Nov. 27, 1988 | 26 | $110,950 - |
$10,789 | $22.68 - |
4891 1002 |
8 0 |
61.02% | -3.69% |
| Nov. 20, 1988 | 25 | $100,161 - |
- | $19.31 - |
5187 1002 |
8 0 |
64.71% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$425,054 - |
$23.37 | 18376 32064 |
32 0 |
57.31 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$640,059 - |
$20.96 $0.00 |
30209 50118 |
36 14 |
60.28 % | |||
