The Rehearsal
Play - Revival
Criterion Center Stage Right
- First Preview: October 31, 1996
- Opening Date: November 21, 1996
- Closing Date: January 10, 1997
- Previews: 25
- Performances: 55
Playwright: Jean Anouilh
Synopsis
A countess persuades her husband's best friend to join her in her disapproval of his latest mistress as they all retreat to a chateau to stage Marivaux's The Double Inconstancy.
Opening Night Cast
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Frances Conroy | The Countess |
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Roger Rees | Hero |
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David Threlfall | The Count |
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Anna Gunn | Lucile |
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Nicholas Kepros | Damiens |
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Kathryn Meisle | Hortensia |
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Frederick Weller | Villebosse |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Jean Anouilh | Playwright | |
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Jeremy Sams | Translator |
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Nicholas Martin | Director |
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Robert Brill | Scenic Design |
| Michael Krass | Costume Design | |
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Kenneth Posner | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Frances Conroy | Nominee |
| 1997 | Outstanding Costume Design | Michael Krass | Nominee |
| 1997 | Outstanding Set Design of a Play | Robert Brill | 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. 12, 1997 | 33 | $71,008 - |
-$43,506 | $28.46 $55.00 |
2495 499 |
5 0 |
100.00% | 5.01% |
| Jan. 5, 1997 | 32 | $114,514 - |
$43,408 | $30.20 $55.00 |
3792 499 |
8 0 |
94.99% | 5.37% |
| Dec. 29, 1996 | 31 | $71,106 - |
-$33,272 | $31.80 $55.00 |
2236 499 |
5 0 |
89.62% | 9.43% |
| Dec. 22, 1996 | 30 | $104,378 - |
- | $32.61 $55.00 |
3201 499 |
8 0 |
80.19% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$361,006 - |
$30.77 | 11724 12974 |
26 0 |
90.37 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$1,147,712 - |
$31.56 $55.00 |
36206 39920 |
55 25 |
90.70 % | |||
