Prelude to a Kiss
Comedy - Original
Helen Hayes Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: April 29, 1990
- Opening Date: May 1, 1990
- Closing Date: May 19, 1991
- Previews: 8
- Performances: 440
Playwright: Craig Lucas
Synopsis
An old man and a young bride accidentally switch bodies, creating chaos and humor in their relationships and teaching them about the true meaning of love.
Opening Night Cast
| Timothy Hutton | Peter | |
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Mary-Louise Parker | Rita |
| Barnard Hughes | Old Man | |
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Craig Bockhorn | Minister Ensemble |
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Larry Bryggman | Dr. Boyle |
| L. Peter Callender | Tom Jamaican Waiter |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Craig Lucas | Writer |
| Norman René | Director | |
| Loy Arcenas | Scenic Design | |
| Walker Hicklin | Costume Design | |
| Debra J. Kletter | Lighting Design | |
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Scott Lehrer | Sound Design |
Awards
Clarence Derwent Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Most Promising Female Performer | Mary-Louise Parker | Winner |
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Mary-Louise Parker | Nominee |
| 1990 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Norman René | Nominee |
| 1990 | Outstanding New Play | Nominee |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Best Play | Craig Lucas | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Theatre World Award | Mary-Louise Parker | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Actress in a Play | Mary-Louise Parker | Nominee |
| 1990 | 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 |
| May 19, 1991 | 50 | $103,624 - |
$32,203 | $29.71 - |
3488 565 |
8 0 |
77.17% | 24.47% |
| May 12, 1991 | 49 | $71,421 - |
-$4,248 | $29.98 - |
2382 565 |
8 0 |
52.70% | -3.01% |
| May 5, 1991 | 48 | $75,669 - |
-$19,671 | $30.05 - |
2518 565 |
8 0 |
55.71% | -13.96% |
| Apr. 28, 1991 | 47 | $95,340 - |
- | $30.28 - |
3149 565 |
8 0 |
69.67% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$346,054 - |
$30.00 | 11537 18080 |
32 0 |
63.81 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$5,819,573 - |
$30.59 $0.00 |
189647 247312 |
440 8 |
76.68 % | |||
