Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Musical - Original
Hilton Theatre
- First Preview: March 27, 2005
- Opening Date: April 28, 2005
- Closing Date: December 31, 2005
- Previews: 34
- Performances: 285
Book: Jeremy Sams
Lyrics: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
Music: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
Synopsis
Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, the musical follows the adventures of inventor Caractacus Potts, his beloved Truly Scrumptious, his father and his two children in the flying car of the title, as they outwit a child-hating Baron and Baroness and their Child-Catcher henchman.
Opening Night Cast
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Raúl Esparza | Caractacus Potts |
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Erin Dilly | Truly Scrumptious |
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Philip Bosco | Grandpa Potts |
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Marc Kudisch | Baron Bomburst |
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Jan Maxwell | Baroness Bomburst |
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Chip Zien | Goran |
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Robert Sella | Boris |
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Kevin Cahoon | Childcatcher |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Jeremy Sams | Book |
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Richard M. Sherman | Music |
|
Richard M. Sherman | Lyrics |
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Robert B. Sherman | Music |
|
Robert B. Sherman | Lyrics |
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Adrian Noble | Director |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Outstanding Costume Design | Anthony Ward | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Jan Maxwell | Winner |
| 2005 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Mark Henderson | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Set Design of a Musical | Anthony Ward | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Raúl Esparza | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Erin Dilly | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Choreography | Gillian Lynne | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Costume Design | Anthony Ward | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Adrian Noble | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Marc Kudisch | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Jan Maxwell | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Mark Henderson | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Outstanding Set Design | Anthony Ward | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Actress in a Musical | Erin Dilly | Nominee |
| 2005 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Marc Kudisch | Nominee |
| 2005 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Jan Maxwell | Nominee |
| 2005 | Lighting Design of a Musical | Mark Henderson | Nominee |
| 2005 | Scenic Design of a Musical | Anthony Ward | 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. 1, 2006 | 31 | $1,278,380 $1,377,768 |
$763,324 | $79.83 $201.25 |
16014 1807 |
9 0 |
98.47% | 24.96% |
| Dec. 25, 2005 | 30 | $515,056 $1,071,592 |
-$126,882 | $55.39 $201.25 |
9298 1807 |
7 0 |
73.51% | -0.15% |
| Dec. 18, 2005 | 29 | $641,938 $1,224,682 |
-$10,084 | $60.28 $201.25 |
10649 1807 |
8 0 |
73.66% | 4.14% |
| Dec. 11, 2005 | 28 | $652,022 $1,224,682 |
- | $64.88 $201.25 |
10050 1807 |
8 0 |
69.52% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$3,087,396 $4,898,724 |
$65.09 | 46011 57824 |
32 0 |
79.57 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$27,509,505 $48,791,929 |
$63.86 $201.25 |
426915 576430 |
285 34 |
74.06 % | |||
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