Prymate
Drama - Original
Longacre Theatre
- First Preview: April 16, 2004
- Opening Date: May 5, 2004
- Closing Date: May 8, 2004
- Previews: 22
- Performances: 5
Playwright: Mark Medoff
Synopsis
A group of researchers teach an ape to “speak” through sign language then battle over his life as he ages.
Opening Night Cast
| André De Shields | Graham | |
| Phyllis Frelich | Esther | |
| James Naughton | Avrum | |
| Heather Tom | Allison |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Mark Medoff | Writer | |
| Edwin Sherin | Director | |
| Robert Steinberg | Scenic Design | |
| Colleen Muscha | Costume Design | |
| Jeff Nellis | Lighting Design | |
| Michael Smith | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | André De Shields | 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 9, 2004 | 50 | $41,094 $455,375 |
$3,848 | $36.30 $76.25 |
1132 1095 |
5 2 |
14.77% | 1.76% |
| May 2, 2004 | 49 | $37,246 $520,429 |
$13,582 | $32.67 $76.25 |
1140 1095 |
0 8 |
13.01% | 4.70% |
| Apr. 25, 2004 | 48 | $23,664 $520,429 |
$13,813 | $32.51 $76.25 |
728 1095 |
0 8 |
8.31% | 1.39% |
| Apr. 18, 2004 | 47 | $9,851 $260,214 |
- | $32.51 $76.25 |
303 1095 |
0 4 |
6.92% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$111,855 $1,756,447 |
$33.50 | 3303 29565 |
5 22 |
11.17 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$111,855 $1,756,447 |
$33.50 $76.25 |
3303 29565 |
5 22 |
11.17 % | |||
Prymate Quietly Closes on Broadway
PLAYBILL ON OPENING NIGHT: Prymate Tackles Issues, Poses Challenges
Mark Medoff's Prymate Opens on Broadway May 5
James Naughton Joins Cast of Broadway's Prymate
Cochran Steps Into Goodman's Proof, as de Shields Exits for Broadway's Prymate.