A View from the Bridge
Drama - Revival
Criterion Center Stage Right (December 14, 1997 - February 22, 1998)
Neil Simon Theatre (April 04, 1998 - August 29, 1998)
- First Preview: November 25, 1997
- Opening Date: December 14, 1997
- Closing Date: August 29, 1998
- Previews: 35
- Performances: 239
Playwright: Arthur Miller
Synopsis
Eddie Carbone, a Brooklyn laborer, holds family and honor above all else. He and his wife have raised a niece as their own. But his possessive love of his niece drives him to actions that betray his family and his ideals.
Notes:
A View from the Bridge officially re-opened at the Neil Simon Theatre on April 15, 1998.
Opening Night Cast
| Anthony LaPaglia | Eddie | |
| Allison Janney | Beatrice | |
| Stephen Spinella | Alfieri | |
| Brittany Murphy | Catherine | |
| Gabriel Olds | Rodolpho | |
| Adam Trese | Marco | |
| Christian Lincoln | Second Immigration Officer | |
| Daniel Serafini-Sauli | Louis |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Arthur Miller | Playwright | |
| Michael Mayer | Director | |
| Scott Ellis | Roundabout Resident Director | |
| David Gallo | Scenic Design | |
| Michael Krass | Costume Design | |
| Kenneth Posner | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Anthony LaPaglia | Winner |
| 1998 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Michael Mayer | Winner |
| 1998 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Patricia Clarkson | Nominee |
| 1998 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Allison Janney | Winner |
| 1998 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Kenneth Posner | Nominee |
| 1998 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Arthur Miller | Winner |
| 1998 | Outstanding Sound Design | Mark Bennett | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Distinguished Production of a Revival | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Anthony LaPaglia | Winner |
| 1998 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Michael Mayer | Winner |
| 1998 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Allison Janney | Winner |
| 1998 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Actor in a Play | Anthony LaPaglia | Winner |
| 1998 | Actress in a Play | Allison Janney | Nominee |
| 1998 | Direction of a Play | Michael Mayer | Nominee |
| 1998 | Revival of a Play | 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 |
| Aug. 30, 1998 | 13 | $212,985 $469,068 |
$21,322 | $30.93 $60.00 |
6885 1269 |
8 0 |
67.82% | 12.25% |
| Aug. 23, 1998 | 12 | $191,663 $469,068 |
-$30,449 | $33.98 $60.00 |
5641 1269 |
8 0 |
55.57% | -12.69% |
| Aug. 16, 1998 | 11 | $222,112 $469,068 |
$23,005 | $32.05 $60.00 |
6930 1269 |
8 0 |
68.26% | 0.52% |
| Aug. 9, 1998 | 10 | $199,107 $469,068 |
- | $28.95 $60.00 |
6877 1269 |
8 0 |
67.74% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$825,867 $1,876,272 |
$31.48 | 26333 40608 |
32 0 |
64.85 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$6,475,447 $12,602,415 |
$35.19 $60.00 |
188903 267626 |
239 35 |
70.58 % | |||
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