The Merchant of Venice
Comedy - Revival
46th Street Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: November 29, 1989
- Opening Date: December 19, 1989
- Closing Date: March 10, 1990
- Previews: 19
- Performances: 84
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Synopsis
Moneylender Shylock forces the Christian merchant Antonio to offer him a "pound of flesh" in exchange for money to allow Antonio's friend to marry the beautiful and wealthy Portia, in William Shakespeare's tale of revenge, greed and religion.
Opening Night Cast
| William Beckwith | Ensemble | |
 |
Neal Benari | Ensemble Balthasar |
| Ben Browder | Leonardo | |
| Francesca Buller | Jessica | |
| Donald Burton | Salerio | |
| Michael Carter | Prince of Aragon | |
| Margery Daley | Ensemble |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
William Shakespeare | Writer |
| Peter Hall | Director | |
| Chris Dyer | Scenic Design | |
| Chris Dyer | Costume Design | |
| Neil Peter Jampolis | Lighting Design | |
 |
Mark Henderson | Original Lighting |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Geraldine James | Winner |
| 1990 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Dustin Hoffman | Nominee |
| 1990 | Outstanding Revival | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Actor in a Play | Dustin Hoffman | Nominee |
| 1990 | Actress in a Play | Geraldine James | Nominee |
| 1990 | Direction of a Play | Peter Hall | Nominee |
| 1990 | 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 |
| Mar. 11, 1990 | 41 | $259,271 - |
$5,325 | $27.73 - |
9351 1332 |
8 0 |
87.75% | 1.08% |
| Mar. 4, 1990 | 40 | $253,946 - |
-$171,089 | $27.50 - |
9236 1332 |
8 0 |
86.67% | -0.82% |
| Feb. 25, 1990 | 39 | $425,035 - |
$4,151 | $45.59 - |
9323 1332 |
8 0 |
87.49% | -12.13% |
| Feb. 18, 1990 | 38 | $420,884 - |
- | $45.31 - |
9289 1332 |
7 0 |
99.62% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,359,136 - |
$36.53 | 37199 41292 |
31 0 |
90.09 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$5,444,942 - |
$41.50 $0.00 |
131041 137196 |
84 19 |
95.51 % | |||
