Coastal Disturbances
Play - Original
Circle in the Square Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: February 14, 1987
- Opening Date: March 4, 1987
- Closing Date: January 3, 1988
- Previews: 20
- Performances: 350
Playwright: Tina Howe
Synopsis
A photographer romancing a lifeguard, two former college roommates and an older married couple vacation on a private New England beach and confront the possibilities of their lives ahead.
Opening Night Cast
| Jonas Abry | Winston Took | |
 |
Annette Bening | Holly Dancer |
 |
Tim Daly | Leo Hart |
| Jeanne DeBaer | Ariel Took | |
| Angela Goethals | Miranda Bigelow | |
| Ronald Guttman | Andre Sor | |
 |
Heather MacRae | Faith Bigelow |
| Rosemary Murphy | M. J. Adams |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Tina Howe | Writer | |
 |
Carole Rothman | Director |
| Bob Shaw | Scenic Design | |
 |
Susan Hilferty | Costume Design |
| Dennis Parichy | Lighting Design | |
| Gary Harris | Sound Design |
Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Most Promising Female Performer | Annette Bening | Winner |
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Carole Rothman | Nominee |
| 1987 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Dennis Parichy | Nominee |
| 1987 | Theatre World Award | Tim Daly | Winner |
| 1987 | Theatre World Award | Annette Bening | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Theatre World Award | Tim Daly | Winner |
| 1987 | Theatre World Award | Annette Bening | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Direction of a Play | Carole Rothman | Nominee |
| 1987 | Featured Actress in a Play | Annette Bening | Nominee |
| 1987 | Play | 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. 3, 1988 | 31 | $69,628 - |
$38,440 | $18.88 - |
3687 604 |
8 0 |
76.30% | 37.83% |
| Dec. 27, 1987 | 30 | $31,188 - |
$6,406 | $16.78 - |
1859 604 |
8 0 |
38.47% | 1.53% |
| Dec. 20, 1987 | 29 | $24,782 - |
-$12,619 | $13.88 - |
1785 604 |
8 0 |
36.94% | -14.38% |
| Dec. 13, 1987 | 28 | $37,401 - |
- | $15.08 - |
2480 604 |
8 0 |
51.32% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$162,999 - |
$16.16 | 9811 19328 |
32 0 |
50.76 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$2,440,201 - |
$17.02 $0.00 |
141800 223480 |
350 20 |
63.45 % | |||
