Paul Robeson
Play - Revival
John Golden Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: September 22, 1988
- Opening Date: September 28, 1988
- Closing Date: October 9, 1988
- Previews: 5
- Performances: 11
Playwright: Philip Hayes Dean
Synopsis
In Phillip Hayes Dean's biographical two-man play, the legendary actor, singer and political activist Paul Robeson sings songs and tells stories of his multi-faceted career, from triumphs in Show Boat and The Emperor Jones, to his fight for racial equality to accusations of Communist involvement.
Opening Night Cast
| Avery Brooks | Paul Robeson | |
| Herb Downer | Paul Robeson [Alternate] | |
| Ernie Scott | Lawrence Brown |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Philip Hayes Dean | Writer | |
| Harold Scott | Director | |
| Dianne McIntyre | Choreographer | |
| Michael Massee | Scenic Design | |
| Michael Massee | Costume Design | |
| Shirley Prendergast | Lighting Design |
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 |
| Oct. 9, 1988 | 19 | $34,096 - |
-$1,862 | $25.20 - |
1353 805 |
6 0 |
28.01% | -7.21% |
| Oct. 2, 1988 | 18 | $35,958 - |
$10,746 | $21.14 - |
1701 805 |
5 1 |
35.22% | -12.54% |
| Sep. 25, 1988 | 17 | $25,212 - |
- | $16.39 - |
1538 805 |
0 4 |
47.76% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 3 Weeks |
$95,266 - |
$20.91 | 4592 12880 |
11 5 |
35.65 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$95,266 - |
$20.91 $0.00 |
4592 12880 |
11 5 |
35.65 % | |||