Cafe Crown
Comedy - Revival
Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: February 18, 1989
- Closing Date: March 26, 1989
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 42
Playwright: H. S. Kraft
Synopsis
A variety of Yiddish theatrical types, most notably an impresario who plans to "improve" King Lear, gather regularly at a Second Avenue café.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Bob Dishy | Hymie |
| Anne Jackson | Anna Cole | |
 |
Eli Wallach | David Cole |
 |
Walter Bobbie | George Burton |
| David Carroll | Walter | |
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Marilyn Cooper | Ida Polan |
| Fyvush Finkel | Sam | |
| George Guidall | Toplitz |
Opening Night Production Credits
| H. S. Kraft | Writer | |
 |
Martin Charnin | Director |
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Santo Loquasto | Scenic Design |
|
Santo Loquasto | Costume Design |
| Richard Nelson | Lighting Design | |
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Paul Huntley | Hair Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Fyvush Finkel | Nominee |
| 1989 | Outstanding Set Design | Santo Loquasto | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Revival (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
| 1989 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Santo Loquasto | Winner |
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 |
| Mar. 26, 1989 | 43 | $66,712 - |
-$13,370 | $17.50 - |
3812 1090 |
8 0 |
43.72% | -18.83% |
| Mar. 19, 1989 | 42 | $80,082 - |
-$2,113 | $14.68 - |
5454 1090 |
8 0 |
62.55% | -0.74% |
| Mar. 12, 1989 | 41 | $82,195 - |
$12,474 | $14.89 - |
5519 1090 |
8 0 |
63.29% | -6.87% |
| Mar. 5, 1989 | 40 | $69,721 - |
- | $11.40 - |
6118 1090 |
8 0 |
70.16% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$298,710 - |
$14.62 | 20903 34880 |
32 0 |
59.93 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$392,105 - |
$13.55 $0.00 |
28930 45780 |
42 0 |
63.19 % | |||
