Shogun, the Musical
Musical - Original
Marquis Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: November 1, 1990
- Opening Date: November 20, 1990
- Closing Date: January 20, 1991
- Previews: 18
- Performances: 72
Music: Paul Chihara
Lyrics: John Driver
Book: John Driver
Synopsis
An English sea captain, shipwrecked in 17th-century Japan, becomes caught in a political power struggle and falls in love with a married noblewoman, in this musical adaptation of James Clavell's novel.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Tito Abeleda | A Captured Samurai Ninja Attacker Ishido's Head Samurai Dancer |
| June Angela | Lady Mariko | |
| Alan Ariano | Dancer Red guard of Osaka Castle |
|
 |
Philip Casnoff | John Blackthorne |
Opening Night Production Credits
| John Driver | Book | |
| Paul Chihara | Music | |
| John Driver | Lyrics | |
| Michael Smuin | Director | |
| Michael Smuin | Choreographer | |
| Kirk Peterson | Co - Choreographer |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | June Angela | Nominee |
| 1991 | Outstanding Costume Design | Patricia Zipprodt | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Theatre World Award | Francis Ruivivar | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Actress in a Musical | June Angela | Nominee |
| 1991 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Patricia Zipprodt | 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. 20, 1991 | 33 | $180,000 - |
$17,826 | $30.96 - |
5814 1592 |
8 0 |
45.65% | 3.29% |
| Jan. 13, 1991 | 32 | $162,174 - |
-$13,062 | $30.06 - |
5395 1592 |
8 0 |
42.36% | 1.17% |
| Jan. 6, 1991 | 31 | $175,236 - |
-$148,731 | $33.40 - |
5246 1592 |
8 0 |
41.19% | -31.38% |
| Dec. 30, 1990 | 30 | $323,967 - |
- | $35.05 - |
9242 1592 |
8 0 |
72.57% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$841,377 - |
$32.37 | 25697 50944 |
32 0 |
50.44 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$2,913,428 - |
$32.76 $0.00 |
88687 143280 |
72 18 |
61.90 % | |||
