As Is
Drama - Original
Lyceum Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: April 26, 1985
- Opening Date: May 1, 1985
- Closing Date: January 4, 1986
- Previews: 6
- Performances: 285
Playwright: William M. Hoffman
Synopsis
A gay man finds comfort and support in an old lover when he contracts the AIDS virus, in William M. Hoffman's play, one of the first that dealt directly with the AIDS crisis.
Opening Night Production Credits
| William M. Hoffman | Writer | |
| Marshall W. Mason | Director | |
| David Potts | Scenic Design | |
| Michael Warren Powell | Costume Design | |
| Dennis Parichy | Lighting Design | |
| Chuck London Media | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Jonathan Hogan | Nominee |
| 1985 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Marshall W. Mason | Nominee |
| 1985 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Ken Kliban | Nominee |
| 1985 | Outstanding New Play | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Actor in a Play | Jonathan Hogan | Nominee |
| 1985 | Direction of a Play | Marshall W. Mason | Nominee |
| 1985 | 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 |
| Jan. 5, 1986 | 31 | $67,610 - |
$16,289 | $21.79 - |
3103 685 |
8 0 |
56.62% | 9.36% |
| Dec. 29, 1985 | 30 | $51,321 - |
$20,950 | $19.82 - |
2590 685 |
8 0 |
47.26% | 8.76% |
| Dec. 22, 1985 | 29 | $30,371 - |
-$5,040 | $14.39 - |
2110 685 |
8 0 |
38.50% | -3.80% |
| Dec. 15, 1985 | 28 | $35,411 - |
- | $15.28 - |
2318 685 |
8 0 |
42.30% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$184,713 - |
$17.82 | 10121 21920 |
32 0 |
46.17 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$1,974,664 - |
$17.84 $0.00 |
110823 169704 |
248 0 |
65.30 % | |||