Pacific Overtures
Musical - Revival
Studio 54
- First Preview: November 12, 2004
- Opening Date: December 2, 2004
- Closing Date: January 30, 2005
- Previews: 24
- Performances: 69
Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Music: Stephen Sondheim
Book: John Weidman
Synopsis
Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s musical examines Japan’s forced opening to the West in 1853 after 200 years of isolation from the Western world. The staging incorporates techniques used in the traditional Noh and Kabuki theatrical styles.
Official
Website:
roundabouttheatre.org
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@rtc_nyc
Opening Night Cast
 |
B.D. Wong | Reciter |
 |
Evan D'Angeles | British Admiral Warrior Officer Observer |
 |
Joseph Foronda | Thief Samurai Storyteller |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
John Weidman | Book |
 |
Stephen Sondheim | Music |
|
Stephen Sondheim | Lyrics |
| Amon Miyamoto | Director | |
| Amon Miyamoto | Choreographer | |
 |
Harold Prince | Original Broadway Production Director |
Awards
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Distinguished Revival of a Musical | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Outstanding Costume Design | Junko Koshino | Nominee |
| 2005 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Costume Design of a Musical | Junko Koshino | Nominee |
| 2005 | Orchestrations | Jonathan Tunick | Nominee |
| 2005 | Revival of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Scenic Design of a Musical | Rumi Matsui | 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. 30, 2005 | 35 | $325,514 $453,440 |
$22,379 | $46.59 $91.25 |
6987 923 |
8 0 |
94.62% | 16.76% |
| Jan. 23, 2005 | 34 | $303,135 $453,440 |
-$46,136 | $52.73 $91.25 |
5749 923 |
8 0 |
77.86% | -9.88% |
| Jan. 16, 2005 | 33 | $349,271 $453,440 |
$8,405 | $53.91 $91.25 |
6479 923 |
8 0 |
87.74% | 2.07% |
| Jan. 9, 2005 | 32 | $340,866 $453,440 |
- | $53.88 $91.25 |
6326 923 |
8 0 |
85.67% | - |
| See All Grosses | ||||||||
Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,318,786 $1,813,760 |
$51.78 | 25541 29536 |
32 0 |
86.47 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$3,770,036 $5,270,950 |
$52.87 $91.25 |
71420 85805 |
69 24 |
83.24 % | |||
PLAYBILL.COM'S THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, Feb. 16-22: From 'Day to Night 
New Pacific Overtures Cast Recording with Bonus Track Released on PS Classics May 10 
Pacific Overtures Gets Recorded for CD Feb. 1 
Please Hello! Pacific Overtures Will Get Cast Album 
Pacific Overtures' Leung to Sing at Splash; Debut Recording in the Works 
Pacific Overtures' Star B.D. Wong Appears on NY1's "On Stage," Dec. 25 
