Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Musical - Revival
Lyceum Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: March 28, 1995
- Opening Date: April 10, 1995
- Closing Date: April 30, 1995
- Previews: 16
- Performances: 24
Music: Jule Styne
Lyrics: Leo Robin
Book: Anita Loos
Synopsis
Gold-digging showgirl Lorelei Lee and her friend Dorothy set out to snare wealthy husbands on a luxury cruise in this musical version of the Anita Loos novel.
Opening Night Cast
| Angela Bond | Park Casino Trio Ensemble |
|
| Joe Bowerman | Ensemble Tango Couple Mime |
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| Richard Costa | Tango Couple Ensemble |
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| Dick Decareau | Mr. Esmond, Sr. |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Anita Loos | Book | |
| Joseph A. Fields | Book | |
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Jule Styne | Music |
| Leo Robin | Lyrics | |
| Charles Repole | Director | |
| Michael Lichtefeld | Choreographer |
Shows That Opened That Season: 1994 - 1995
Uncle Vanya
Smokey Joe's Cafe
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
The Flying Karamazov Brothers "Do the Impossible"
Awards
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | 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 |
| Apr. 30, 1995 | 48 | $100,603 - |
-$15,595 | $29.45 - |
3416 899 |
8 0 |
47.50% | -5.42% |
| Apr. 23, 1995 | 47 | $116,198 - |
$7,811 | $30.53 - |
3806 899 |
8 0 |
52.92% | 6.94% |
| Apr. 16, 1995 | 46 | $108,387 - |
-$38,794 | $32.77 - |
3307 899 |
8 0 |
45.98% | -23.78% |
| Apr. 9, 1995 | 45 | $147,181 - |
- | $29.34 - |
5017 899 |
0 8 |
69.76% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$472,369 - |
$30.52 | 15546 28768 |
24 8 |
54.04 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$579,727 - |
$29.99 $0.00 |
19399 35960 |
24 16 |
53.95 % | |||
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