Victor / Victoria
Musical - Original
Marquis Theatre
- First Preview: October 3, 1995
- Opening Date: October 25, 1995
- Closing Date: July 27, 1997
- Previews: 25
- Performances: 734
Music: Henry Mancini
Lyrics: Leslie Bricusse
Book: Blake Edwards
Synopsis
A down-on-her-luck singer is convinced by a gay impresario to masquerade as a female impersonator, becoming a huge success in Paris nightclubs and attracting the attentions of a Chicago gangster, in the musical version of the 1982 film.
Opening Night Cast
| Julie Andrews | Victoria Grant | |
| Tony Roberts | Carroll Todd | |
| Michael Nouri | King Marchan | |
| Rachel York | Norma Cassidy | |
| Gregory Jbara | Squash (Mr. Bernstein) | |
| Richard B. Shull | André Cassell | |
| Adam Heller | Henri Labisse | |
| Michael Cripe | Richard Di Nardo |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Blake Edwards | Book | |
| Henry Mancini | Music | |
| Leslie Bricusse | Lyrics | |
| Blake Edwards | Director | |
| Rob Marshall | Choreographer | |
| Robin Wagner | Scenic Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Julie Andrews | Winner |
| 1996 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Rachel York | Winner |
| 1996 | Outstanding Set Design of a Musical | Robin Wagner | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Distinguished Production of a Musical | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Julie Andrews | Winner |
| 1996 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Actress in a Musical | Julie Andrews | 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 |
| Jul. 27, 1997 | 8 | $379,259 $809,107 |
$40,456 | $47.56 $75.00 |
7975 1601 |
8 0 |
62.27% | 2.42% |
| Jul. 20, 1997 | 7 | $338,803 $809,107 |
-$24,985 | $44.20 $75.00 |
7666 1601 |
8 0 |
59.85% | -0.89% |
| Jul. 13, 1997 | 6 | $363,788 $809,107 |
$49,179 | $46.77 $75.00 |
7779 1601 |
8 0 |
60.74% | 7.38% |
| Jul. 6, 1997 | 5 | $314,609 $809,107 |
- | $46.04 $75.00 |
6834 1601 |
8 0 |
53.36% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,396,459 $3,236,428 |
$46.14 | 30254 51232 |
32 0 |
59.05 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$58,754,023 $6,472,856 |
$58.62 $75.00 |
995827 1215159 |
734 25 |
81.95 % | |||
PHOTO ARCHIVE: Frank Wildhorn on Broadway
THE DVD SHELF: Marilyn Miller in "Sally" & "Sunny," Plus Branagh's "Hamlet" and Victor/Victoria