Musical - Original
Music Box Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: March 29, 1988
- Opening Date: April 14, 1988
- Closing Date: May 15, 1988
- Previews: 19
- Performances: 37
Lyrics: Jerry Colker
Book: Jerry Colker
Music: Michael Rupert
Synopsis
A struggling writer who has disappeared for four months returns to read his mail, which comes to life singing and dancing.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Michael Rupert | Alex |
| Antonia Ellis | Sandi | |
| Mara Getz | Dana | |
| Robert Mandan | Max | |
 |
Brian Stokes Mitchell | Franklin |
 |
Mary Bond Davis | Brunhilda Operator Mama Utility |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Jerry Colker | Book | |
|
Michael Rupert | Music |
| Jerry Colker | Lyrics | |
| Andrew Cadiff | Director | |
| Grover Dale | Choreographer | |
| Gerry Hariton | Scenic Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Outstanding Choreography | Grover Dale | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Theatre World Award | Brian Stokes Mitchell | 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 |
| May 15, 1988 | 50 | $41,924 - |
$3,405 | $25.59 - |
1638 962 |
8 0 |
21.28% | -6.12% |
| May 8, 1988 | 49 | $38,519 - |
-$14,795 | $18.26 - |
2109 962 |
8 0 |
27.40% | -5.40% |
| May 1, 1988 | 48 | $53,314 - |
-$11,597 | $21.12 - |
2524 962 |
8 0 |
32.80% | -22.01% |
| Apr. 24, 1988 | 47 | $64,911 - |
- | $15.39 - |
4218 962 |
8 0 |
54.81% | - |
| See All Grosses | ||||||||
Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$198,668 - |
$20.09 | 10489 30784 |
32 0 |
34.07 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$383,246 - |
$18.75 $0.00 |
21340 53872 |
37 19 |
39.61 % | |||
