The Play's the Thing
Farce - Revival
Criterion Center Stage Right
- First Preview: June 17, 1995
- Opening Date: July 9, 1995
- Closing Date: August 17, 1995
- Previews: 26
- Performances: 45
Playwright: Ferenc Molnár
Synopsis
In Ferenc Molnar's farce, a young playwright is distraught when he overhears the actress he loves having an affair with another man. His mentor must convince him that she is only rehearsing a play — and that he must write her a better one.
Opening Night Cast
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Paul Benedict | Johann Dwornitschek |
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Peter Frechette | Sandor Turai |
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Jay Goede | Albert Adam |
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Joe Grifasi | Mansky |
| Keith Reddin | Mr. Mell | |
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J. Smith-Cameron | Ilona Szabo |
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Jeff Weiss | Almady |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Ferenc Molnár | Playwright | |
| Gloria Muzio | Director | |
| Stephan Olson | Scenic Design | |
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Jess Goldstein | Costume Design |
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Peter Kaczorowski | Lighting Design |
| Douglas J. Cuomo | Sound Design |
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. 20, 1995 | 12 | $59,612 - |
-$69,539 | $29.87 $50.00 |
1996 499 |
4 0 |
100.00% | 1.78% |
| Aug. 13, 1995 | 11 | $129,151 - |
$11,822 | $32.94 $50.00 |
3921 499 |
8 0 |
98.22% | 15.53% |
| Aug. 6, 1995 | 10 | $117,329 - |
$2,438 | $35.54 $50.00 |
3301 499 |
8 0 |
82.69% | -10.50% |
| Jul. 30, 1995 | 9 | $114,891 - |
- | $30.88 $50.00 |
3720 499 |
8 0 |
93.19% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$420,983 - |
$32.31 | 12938 13972 |
28 0 |
92.60 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$969,991 - |
$29.92 $50.00 |
32156 35429 |
45 26 |
90.76 % | |||
