Precious Sons
Play - Original
Longacre Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: February 24, 1986
- Opening Date: March 20, 1986
- Closing Date: May 10, 1986
- Previews: 28
- Performances: 60
Playwright: George Furth
Synopsis
A young, budding actor is offered a part in a touring company of A Streetcar Named Desire — and the chance to escape the crumbling marriage of his overworked father and nagging mother — in George Furth's family drama.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Ed Harris | Fred |
 |
Judith Ivey | Bea |
| Anne Marie Bobby | Sandra | |
| William O'Leary | Art | |
 |
Anthony Rapp | Freddy |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
George Furth | Writer |
| Norman René | Director | |
| Andrew Jackness | Scenic Design | |
| Joseph G. Aulisi | Costume Design | |
| Richard Nelson | Lighting Design | |
| Thomas Morse | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Ed Harris | Winner |
| 1986 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Judith Ivey | Nominee |
| 1986 | Outstanding Costume Design | Joseph G. Aulisi | Nominee |
| 1986 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Anthony Rapp | Nominee |
| 1986 | Outstanding New Play | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Outstanding Debut Performance | Anthony Rapp | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Theatre World Award | Ed Harris | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Actor in a Play | Ed Harris | 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 11, 1986 | 49 | $17,189 - |
-$27,695 | $8.46 - |
2032 1092 |
8 0 |
23.26% | -2.06% |
| May 4, 1986 | 48 | $44,884 - |
-$10,320 | $20.29 - |
2212 1092 |
8 0 |
25.32% | -5.54% |
| Apr. 27, 1986 | 47 | $55,204 - |
$10,621 | $20.48 - |
2696 1092 |
8 0 |
30.86% | 6.03% |
| Apr. 20, 1986 | 46 | $44,583 - |
- | $20.55 - |
2169 1092 |
8 0 |
24.83% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$161,860 - |
$17.45 | 9109 34944 |
32 0 |
26.07 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$573,384 - |
$16.59 $0.00 |
34808 96096 |
60 28 |
36.22 % | |||
