The Last Night of Ballyhoo
Comedy - Original
Helen Hayes Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: February 7, 1997
- Opening Date: February 27, 1997
- Closing Date: June 28, 1998
- Previews: 24
- Performances: 556
Playwright: Alfred Uhry
Synopsis
Alfred Uhry's Tony Award-winning look at anti-semitism in the South centers on the planning of the Atlanta Jewish community's annual Ballyhoo ball during the excitement surrounding the premiere of Gone with the Wind.
Opening Night Cast
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Arija Bareikis | Sunny Freitag |
 |
Terry Beaver | Adolph Freitag |
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Jessica Hecht | Lala Levy |
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Dana Ivey | Boo Levy |
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Stephen Largay | Peachy Weil |
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Paul Rudd | Joe Farkas |
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Celia Weston | Reba Freitag |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Alfred Uhry | Playwright |
| Ron Lagomarsino | Director | |
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John Lee Beatty | Set Design |
 |
Jane Greenwood | Costume Design |
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Kenneth Posner | Lighting Design |
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Tony Meola | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Celia Weston | Nominee |
| 1997 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Dana Ivey | Winner |
| 1997 | Outstanding New Play | Alfred Uhry | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Distinguished Production of a Play | Winner | |
| 1997 | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Dana Ivey | Nominee |
| 1997 | Outstanding Costume Design | Jane Greenwood | Nominee |
| 1997 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Ron Lagomarsino | Nominee |
| 1997 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Terry Beaver | Winner |
| 1997 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Celia Weston | Winner |
| 1997 | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Theatre World Award | Terry Beaver | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Featured Actor in a Play | Terry Beaver | Nominee |
| 1997 | Featured Actress in a Play | Celia Weston | Nominee |
| 1997 | Featured Actress in a Play | Dana Ivey | Nominee |
| 1997 | Play | 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 |
| Jun. 28, 1998 | 4 | $185,094 $259,695 |
$46,322 | $49.49 $55.00 |
3740 597 |
8 0 |
78.31% | 18.93% |
| Jun. 21, 1998 | 3 | $138,772 $259,695 |
$8,584 | $48.93 $55.00 |
2836 597 |
8 0 |
59.38% | 3.68% |
| Jun. 14, 1998 | 2 | $130,188 $259,695 |
$16,279 | $48.94 $55.00 |
2660 597 |
8 0 |
55.70% | 5.68% |
| Jun. 7, 1998 | 1 | $113,909 $259,695 |
- | $47.68 $55.00 |
2389 597 |
8 0 |
50.02% | - |
| See All Grosses | ||||||||
Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$567,963 $1,038,780 |
$48.76 | 11625 19104 |
32 0 |
60.85 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$11,548,547 $14,542,920 |
$47.13 $55.00 |
243216 346260 |
556 24 |
70.24 % | |||
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