The Chairs
Comedy - Revival
John Golden Theatre
- First Preview: March 24, 1998
- Opening Date: April 1, 1998
- Closing Date: June 13, 1998
- Previews: 10
- Performances: 74
Playwright: Eugene Ionesco
Synopsis
An eccentric old couple entertains and provides chairs for a growing number of invisible guests, in Eugene Ionesco’s absurdist play.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Geraldine McEwan | Old Woman |
 |
Richard Briers | Old Man |
 |
Mick Barnfather | Orator |
 |
Sarah Baxter | Others |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
Eugene Ionesco | Playwright |
| Martin Crimp | Translator | |
 |
Simon McBurney | Director |
| Quay Brothers | Design | |
| Paul Anderson | Lighting Design | |
 |
Paul Arditti | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Richard Briers | Nominee |
| 1998 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Simon McBurney | Nominee |
| 1998 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Paul Anderson | Nominee |
| 1998 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Eugene Ionesco | Nominee |
| 1998 | Outstanding Set Design of a Play | Winner | |
| 1998 | Outstanding Sound Design | Paul Arditti | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Distinguished Production of a Revival | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Actor in a Play | Richard Briers | Nominee |
| 1998 | Actress in a Play | Geraldine McEwan | Nominee |
| 1998 | Direction of a Play | Simon McBurney | Nominee |
| 1998 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Paul Anderson | Nominee |
| 1998 | Revival of a Play | Nominee | |
| 1998 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Quay Brothers | 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 |
| Jun. 14, 1998 | 2 | $235,837 $285,437 |
$75,765 | $43.67 $60.00 |
5400 805 |
7 0 |
95.83% | 23.35% |
| Jun. 7, 1998 | 1 | $160,072 $285,437 |
$26,442 | $39.19 $60.00 |
4084 805 |
7 0 |
72.48% | 14.80% |
| May 31, 1998 | 52 | $133,630 $285,437 |
-$34,345 | $41.12 $60.00 |
3250 805 |
7 0 |
57.68% | -18.65% |
| May 24, 1998 | 51 | $167,975 $285,437 |
- | $39.05 $60.00 |
4301 805 |
7 0 |
76.33% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$697,514 $1,141,748 |
$40.76 | 17035 22540 |
28 0 |
75.58 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$1,830,517 $3,425,244 |
$37.53 $60.00 |
48303 67620 |
74 10 |
71.43 % | |||
