Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Musical - Original
Plymouth Theatre
- First Preview: May 18, 1995
- Opening Date: June 15, 1995
- Closing Date: July 16, 1995
- Previews: 28
- Performances: 37
Music: Bob Telson
Synopsis
In this musical adaptation of the Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel, a bridegroom rejects his bride when he discovers she is not a virgin, forcing her brothers to seek revenge on her former lover to preserve the family honor.
Opening Night Cast
| Yolande Bavan | Placida | |
| René Ceballos | Margot | |
| Ivonne Coll | Pura Vicario | |
| George de la Peña | Santiago Nasar | |
 |
Denise Faye | Maria |
| Norberto Kerner | Xius | |
| Nelson Roberto Landrieu | Colonel Aponte | |
 |
Lisa Leguillou | Flora |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Bob Telson | Music | |
 |
Graciela Daniele | Director |
|
Graciela Daniele | Choreographer |
| Christopher Barecca | Scenic Design | |
 |
Toni-Leslie James | Costume Design |
| Jules Fisher | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Outstanding Choreography | Graciela Daniele | Nominee |
| 1996 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Graciela Daniele | Nominee |
| 1996 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Beverly Emmons
Jules Fisher |
Nominee |
| 1996 | Outstanding Music | Michael John LaChiusa
Bob Telson |
Nominee |
| 1996 | Outstanding Musical | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Distinguished Production of a Musical | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Book of a Musical | Graciela Daniele
Jim Lewis Michael John LaChiusa |
Nominee |
| 1996 | Choreography | Graciela Daniele | Nominee |
| 1996 | Musical | 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. 16, 1995 | 7 | $167,940 - |
$37,317 | $23.43 $55.00 |
7169 1024 |
8 0 |
87.51% | 13.96% |
| Jul. 9, 1995 | 6 | $130,623 - |
-$5,293 | $21.68 $55.00 |
6025 1024 |
8 0 |
73.55% | 2.93% |
| Jul. 2, 1995 | 5 | $135,916 - |
$620 | $23.49 $55.00 |
5785 1024 |
8 0 |
70.62% | -7.16% |
| Jun. 25, 1995 | 4 | $135,296 - |
- | $21.23 $55.00 |
6372 1024 |
8 0 |
77.78% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$569,775 - |
$22.46 | 25351 32768 |
32 0 |
77.37 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$1,031,381 $193,644 |
$20.69 $55.00 |
48258 66560 |
37 28 |
72.50 % | |||
