An Ideal Husband
Comedy - Revival
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
- First Preview: April 25, 1996
- Opening Date: May 1, 1996
- Closing Date: January 26, 1997
- Previews: 7
- Performances: 307
Playwright: Oscar Wilde
Synopsis
Sir Robert Chiltern, a newly married and upstanding politician, is threatened when a past scandal is revealed and he must turn to his old friend (who is his wife's former lover) for help, in Oscar Wilde's satire of politics and social intrigue.
Opening Night Cast
| Martin Shaw | Lord Goring | |
| Anna Cateret | Mrs. Cheveley | |
| Michael Denison | The Earl of Caversham | |
| Penny Downie | Lady Chiltern | |
| Dulcie Gray | Lady Markby | |
| David Yelland | Sir Robert Chiltern | |
 |
Rufus Collins | Mr. Barford |
| Allison Daugherty | Mrs. Marchmont |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Oscar Wilde | Writer |
| Peter Hall | Director | |
| Carl Toms | Scenic Design | |
| Carl Toms | Costume Design | |
| Joe Atkins | Lighting Design | |
| Stuart Thompson Productions | General Manager |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Martin Shaw | Winner |
| 1996 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Distinguished Production of a Revival | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Actor in a Play | Martin Shaw | Nominee |
| 1996 | Direction of a Play | Peter Hall | Nominee |
| 1996 | Revival of a 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. 26, 1997 | 35 | $204,612 - |
$11,671 | $33.39 $55.00 |
6128 1096 |
8 0 |
69.89% | 5.38% |
| Jan. 19, 1997 | 34 | $192,941 - |
$42,418 | $34.11 $55.00 |
5656 1096 |
8 0 |
64.51% | 9.35% |
| Jan. 12, 1997 | 33 | $150,523 - |
-$18,045 | $31.13 $55.00 |
4836 1096 |
8 0 |
55.16% | 5.71% |
| Jan. 5, 1997 | 32 | $168,568 - |
- | $38.88 $55.00 |
4336 1096 |
8 0 |
49.45% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$716,644 - |
$34.38 | 20956 35072 |
32 0 |
59.75 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$7,755,341 $2,039,185 |
$35.04 $55.00 |
220920 344144 |
307 7 |
64.19 % | |||
