On Borrowed Time
Comedy - Revival
Circle in the Square Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: September 20, 1991
- Opening Date: October 9, 1991
- Closing Date: January 5, 1992
- Previews: 21
- Performances: 101
Playwright: Paul Osborn
Synopsis
An old man chases Death (called Mr. Brink) up a tree so he can spend more time with his grandson, in Paul Osborn's fantasy based on L.E. Watkin's novel.
Opening Night Cast
| Conrad Bain | Dr. Evans | |
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Bette Henritze | Demetria Riffle |
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Nathan Lane | Mr. Brink |
| George C. Scott | Julian Northrup (Gramps) | |
| Teresa Wright | Nellie (Granny) | |
| George DiCenzo | Mr. Grimes | |
| Alice Haining | Marcia Giles | |
| Joseph Jamrog | Sheriff |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Paul Osborn | Writer | |
| George C. Scott | Staging | |
| Marjorie Kellogg | Scenic Design | |
| Holly Hynes | Costume Design | |
| Mary Jo Dondlinger | Lighting Design | |
| Linda Rice | Hair Design |
Shows That Opened That Season: 1991 - 1992
Dancing at Lughnasa
Five Guys Named Moe
A Streetcar Named Desire
The High Rollers Social and Pleasure Club
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 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 |
| Jan. 5, 1992 | 31 | $89,963 - |
-$726 | $24.53 - |
3668 604 |
7 0 |
86.75% | 13.38% |
| Dec. 29, 1991 | 30 | $90,689 - |
$31,403 | $25.58 - |
3545 604 |
8 0 |
73.37% | 20.95% |
| Dec. 22, 1991 | 29 | $59,286 - |
-$19,328 | $23.41 - |
2533 604 |
8 0 |
52.42% | -14.72% |
| Dec. 15, 1991 | 28 | $78,614 - |
- | $24.23 - |
3244 604 |
8 0 |
67.14% | - |
| See All Grosses | ||||||||
Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$318,552 - |
$24.44 | 12990 18724 |
31 0 |
69.38 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$1,303,639 - |
$23.80 $0.00 |
54810 73688 |
101 21 |
74.38 % | |||
