33 Variations
Drama - Original
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
- First Preview: February 9, 2009
- Opening Date: March 9, 2009
- Closing Date: May 21, 2009
- Previews: 31
- Performances: 85
Music: Ludwig van Beethoven
Playwright: Moisés Kaufman
Synopsis
In parallel tales of obsession, musicologist Katherine Brandt attempts to uncover the motivation behind Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations, a series of 33 variations on an ordinary waltz by a composer he felt was beneath him.
Opening Night Cast
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Jane Fonda | Dr. Katherine Brandt |
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Samantha Mathis | Clara Brandt |
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Colin Hanks | Mike Clark |
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Zach Grenier | Ludwig van Beethoven |
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Don Amendolia | Anton Diabelli |
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Susan Kellermann | Dr. Gertie Ladenburger |
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Erik Steele | Anton Schindler |
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Diane Walsh | Pianist |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Moisés Kaufman | Playwright |
| Ludwig van Beethoven | Music | |
|
Moisés Kaufman | Director |
| Daniel Pelzig | Choreographer | |
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Derek McLane | Scenic Design |
| Janice Pytel | Costume Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Jane Fonda | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Set Design of a Play | Derek McLane | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Sound Design | Andre Pluess | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Distinguished Production of a Play | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Moisés Kaufman | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Zach Grenier | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Lighting Design | David Lander | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Nominee | |
| 2009 | Outstanding Set Design | Derek McLane | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Theatre World Award | Colin Hanks | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Actress in a Play | Jane Fonda | Nominee |
| 2009 | Featured Actor in a Play | Zach Grenier | Nominee |
| 2009 | Lighting Design of a Play | David Lander | Nominee |
| 2009 | Play | Nominee | |
| 2009 | Scenic Design of a Play | Derek McLane | Winner |
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 |
| May 24, 2009 | 52 | $236,250 $534,803 |
-$97,406 | $69.20 $350.00 |
3414 1063 |
5 0 |
64.23% | 4.35% |
| May 17, 2009 | 51 | $333,656 $855,684 |
$45,789 | $65.53 $350.00 |
5092 1063 |
8 0 |
59.88% | 8.66% |
| May 10, 2009 | 50 | $287,867 $855,684 |
$7,107 | $66.09 $350.00 |
4356 1063 |
8 0 |
51.22% | 1.38% |
| May 3, 2009 | 49 | $280,760 $855,684 |
- | $66.25 $350.00 |
4238 1063 |
8 0 |
49.84% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,138,533 $3,101,855 |
$66.77 | 17100 30827 |
29 0 |
55.47 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$4,380,302 $12,397,897 |
$62.68 $350.00 |
70012 123216 |
85 31 |
56.82 % | |||
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