Reasons to Be Pretty
Play - Original
Lyceum Theatre
- First Preview: March 13, 2009
- Opening Date: April 2, 2009
- Closing Date: June 14, 2009
- Previews: 21
- Performances: 85
Playwright: Neil LaBute
Synopsis
Greg makes an off-handed remark calling his co-worker "pretty" and his girlfriend "regular." The unflattering comparison makes its way back to the girlfriend and throws his tight-knit social circle into turmoil.
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Opening Night Cast
| Marin Ireland | Steph | |
| Steven Pasquale | Kent | |
| Piper Perabo | Carly | |
| Thomas Sadoski | Greg |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Neil LaBute | Playwright | |
| Terry Kinney | Director | |
| David Gallo | Scenic Design | |
| Sarah J. Holden | Costume Design | |
| David Weiner | Lighting Design | |
| Rob Milburn | Sound and Music Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Thomas Sadoski | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Terry Kinney | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Play | Neil LaBute | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Thomas Sadoski | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Theatre World Award | Marin Ireland | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Actor in a Play | Thomas Sadoski | Nominee |
| 2009 | Featured Actress in a Play | Marin Ireland | Nominee |
| 2009 | 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 |
| Jun. 14, 2009 | 3 | $261,639 $661,040 |
$100,774 | $48.36 $225.00 |
5410 910 |
8 0 |
74.31% | 26.93% |
| Jun. 7, 2009 | 2 | $160,865 $661,040 |
-$7,342 | $46.64 $225.00 |
3449 910 |
8 0 |
47.38% | -2.91% |
| May 31, 2009 | 1 | $168,207 $661,040 |
-$7,945 | $45.95 $225.00 |
3661 910 |
8 0 |
50.29% | 0.14% |
| May 24, 2009 | 52 | $176,152 $597,009 |
- | $48.25 $225.00 |
3651 910 |
8 0 |
50.15% | - |
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Totals |
||||||||
| Last 4 Weeks |
$766,863 $2,580,129 |
$47.30 | 16171 29120 |
32 0 |
55.53 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$1,936,204 $8,102,463 |
$44.22 $225.00 |
43457 96460 |
85 21 |
45.05 % | |||


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