High Society
Musical - Original
St. James Theatre
- First Preview: March 31, 1998
- Opening Date: April 27, 1998
- Closing Date: August 30, 1998
- Previews: 27
- Performances: 144
Lyrics: Cole Porter
Music: Cole Porter
Book: Arthur Kopit
Synopsis
Tracy Lord is marrying again and must deal with her ex-husband, C.K. Dexter Haven, and two intrusive reporters in this stage adaptation of the Cole Porter film musical, based on Phillip Barry's play The Philadelphia Story.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Melissa Errico | Tracy Samantha Lord |
 |
Daniel McDonald | C. K. Dexter Haven |
 |
Randy Graff | Liz Imbrie |
 |
Stephen Bogardus | Mike Connor |
 |
John McMartin | Uncle Willie |
 |
Marc Kudisch | George Kittredge |
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Lisa Banes | Margaret Lord |
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Daniel Gerroll | Seth Lord |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Philip Barry | Playwright | |
| Arthur Kopit | Book | |
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Cole Porter | Music |
|
Cole Porter | Lyrics |
| Susan Birkenhead | Additional Lyrics | |
| Christopher Renshaw | Director |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Melissa Errico | Nominee |
| 1998 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | John McMartin | Nominee |
| 1998 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Anna Kendrick | Nominee |
| 1998 | Outstanding Musical | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Distinguished Production of a Musical | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Melissa Errico | Nominee |
| 1998 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | John McMartin | Nominee |
| 1998 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Theatre World Award | Anna Kendrick | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Featured Actor in a Musical | John McMartin | Nominee |
| 1998 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Anna Kendrick | 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 |
| Aug. 30, 1998 | 13 | $258,416 $458,969 |
$8,936 | $38.05 $60.00 |
6792 1635 |
8 0 |
51.93% | 1.56% |
| Aug. 23, 1998 | 12 | $249,480 $458,969 |
-$43,916 | $37.87 $60.00 |
6588 1635 |
8 0 |
50.37% | -5.96% |
| Aug. 16, 1998 | 11 | $293,396 $458,969 |
-$4,067 | $39.82 $60.00 |
7368 1635 |
8 0 |
56.33% | -0.18% |
| Aug. 9, 1998 | 10 | $297,463 $458,969 |
- | $40.24 $60.00 |
7392 1635 |
8 0 |
56.51% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,098,755 $1,835,876 |
$38.99 | 28140 52320 |
32 0 |
53.78 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$7,317,557 $10,252,244 |
$43.35 $60.00 |
168193 279585 |
144 27 |
60.16 % | |||
Tony Award Nominee Melissa Errico Will Have Vocal Cord Procedure 
Daniel McDonald, Broadway Musical Actor, Is Dead at 46 
