Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Drama - Original
Music Box Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: April 21, 1987
- Opening Date: April 30, 1987
- Closing Date: September 6, 1987
- Previews: 8
- Performances: 149
Playwright: Christopher Hampton
Synopsis
In this adaptation of the 1782 novel, two rival aristocrats use seduction and debauchery in a cruel game of revenge, manipulation and degradation.
Opening Night Cast
| Jean Anderson | Madame de Rosemonde | |
| Lucy Aston | Émilie | |
| Suzanne Burden | La Présidente de Tourvel | |
| Michael Dansicker | Harpsichord | |
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Lindsay Duncan | La Marquise de Merteuil |
| Beatie Edney | Cécile Volanges | |
| Barry Heins | Major-domo | |
| Hilton McRae | Le Chevalier Danceny |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Christopher Hampton | Writer |
| Howard Davies | Director | |
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Bob Crowley | Scenic Design |
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Bob Crowley | Costume Design |
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Chris Parry | Lighting Design |
| Otts Munderloh | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Alan Rickman | Nominee |
| 1987 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Lindsay Duncan | Nominee |
| 1987 | Outstanding Costume Design | Bob Crowley | Nominee |
| 1987 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Howard Davies | Winner |
| 1987 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Suzanne Burden | Nominee |
| 1987 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Chris Parry | Winner |
| 1987 | Outstanding New Play | Nominee | |
| 1987 | Outstanding Set Design | Bob Crowley | Nominee |
| 1987 | Theatre World Award | Lindsay Duncan | Winner |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Best Foreign Play | Christopher Hampton | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Theatre World Award | Lindsay Duncan | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Actor in a Play | Alan Rickman | Nominee |
| 1987 | Actress in a Play | Lindsay Duncan | Nominee |
| 1987 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Bob Crowley | Nominee |
| 1987 | Direction of a Play | Howard Davies | Nominee |
| 1987 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Beverly Emmons
Chris Parry |
Nominee |
| 1987 | Play | Nominee | |
| 1987 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Bob Crowley | 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 |
| Sep. 6, 1987 | 14 | $244,136 - |
$16,808 | $31.75 - |
7690 968 |
8 0 |
99.30% | 2.44% |
| Aug. 30, 1987 | 13 | $227,328 - |
$35,588 | $30.31 - |
7501 968 |
8 0 |
96.86% | 4.66% |
| Aug. 23, 1987 | 12 | $191,740 - |
-$5,121 | $26.85 - |
7140 968 |
8 0 |
92.20% | -3.93% |
| Aug. 16, 1987 | 11 | $196,861 - |
- | $26.45 - |
7444 968 |
8 0 |
96.13% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$860,065 - |
$28.84 | 29775 30976 |
32 0 |
96.12 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$3,910,600 - |
$28.34 $0.00 |
137581 151976 |
149 8 |
90.53 % | |||
