The Color Purple Playbill - Opening Night
The Color Purple Playbill - July 2006
The Color Purple
Broadway
Musical
Original
The Color Purple
Broadway
Musical
Original
SYNOPSIS: From Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller and Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated film comes a stage musical with a fresh, joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues. This stirring family chronicle follows the inspirational Celie as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope to discover the power of love and life.
- lyrics: Allee Willis, Brenda Russell, Stephen Bray
- music: Allee Willis, Brenda Russell, Stephen Bray
- book: Marsha Norman
People (172)
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Celie
(Original)
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Sofia
(Original)
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Mister
(Original)
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Shug Avery
(Original)
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Harpo
(Original)
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Nettie
(Original)
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Squeak
(Original)
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Sofia
(Replacement)
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Harpo
(Replacement)
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Nettie
(Replacement)
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Celie
(Replacement)
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Celie
(Replacement)
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Celie
(Replacement)
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Harpo
(Replacement)
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Nettie
(Replacement)
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Sofia
(Replacement)
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Sofia
(Replacement)Church Soloist
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Church Lady/Doris
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Church Lady/Jarene
(Original)Daisy
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Church Lady/Darlene
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Ol' Mister
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Church Soloist
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Ol' Mister
(Replacement)Preacher
(Original)Prison Guard
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Ol' Mister
(Replacement)
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Church Lady/Darlene
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Church Lady/Doris
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Church Lady/Darlene
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Church Lady/Doris
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Church Lady/Jarene
(Replacement)Daisy
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Mister
(Replacement)
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Bobby
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Original)
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Older Olivia
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Mister Daughter
(Original)Young Olivia
(Original)Henrietta
(Original)Young Celie
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)Ensemble
(Replacement)Henrietta
(Replacement)Mister Daughter
(Replacement)Young Celie
(Replacement)Young Olivia
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Original)Ol' Mister
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Original)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Original)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Mister Daughter
(Original)Chief's Daughter
(Original)Young Nettie
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Older Adam
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Pa
(Original)Grady
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)
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Chief
(Original)Buster
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)
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Young Harpo
(Original)Young Adam
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Church Soloist
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Bobby
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)Young Adam
(Replacement)Young Harpo
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)Bobby
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)Older Adam
(Replacement)
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Bobby
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Older Adam
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)Henrietta
(Replacement)Mister Daughter
(Replacement)Young Celie
(Replacement)Young Olivia
(Replacement)
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Buster
(Replacement)Chief
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)Ensemble
(Replacement)Older Olivia
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)Henrietta
(Replacement)Mister Daughter
(Replacement)Young Celie
(Replacement)Young Olivia
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)Young Adam
(Replacement)Young Harpo
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Celie
(Original)
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Sofia
(Original)
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Mister
(Original)
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Shug Avery
(Original)
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Harpo
(Original)
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Nettie
(Original)
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Squeak
(Original)
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Church Lady/Doris
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Church Lady/Jarene
(Original)Daisy
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Church Lady/Darlene
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Ol' Mister
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Church Soloist
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Bobby
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)
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Preacher
(Original)Prison Guard
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Older Olivia
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Mister Daughter
(Original)Young Olivia
(Original)Henrietta
(Original)Young Celie
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)
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Mister Daughter
(Original)Chief's Daughter
(Original)Young Nettie
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Older Adam
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Pa
(Original)Grady
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)
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Chief
(Original)Buster
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)
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Young Harpo
(Original)Young Adam
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Book
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MusicLyrics
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MusicLyrics
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MusicLyrics
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Original Author
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Based on the Motion Picture by
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Based on the Motion Picture by
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Director
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Choreographer
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Scenic Design
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Costume Design
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Lighting Design
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Sound Design
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Hair Design
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Make-Up Design
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Associate Director
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Associate Scenic Designer
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Associate Costume Designer
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Associate Lighting Designer
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Associate Lighting Designer
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Associate Sound Designer
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Assistant to the Choreographer
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Assistant Scenic Designer
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Assistant Costume Designer
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Assistant Costume Designer
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Assistant to the Costume Designer
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Assistant Lighting Designer
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Orchestrations
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Music SupervisorIncidental Music Arrangements
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Dance Music Arrangements
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Additional Arrangements
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Production Manager
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Production Manager
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Production Stage Manager
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Stage Manager
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Assistant Stage Manager
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Fight Director
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Fight Captain
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Casting
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Dance Captain
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Assistant Dance Captain
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Dialect Coach
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General Manager
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General Manager
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Company Manager
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Assistant Company Manager
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General Press Representative
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Press Representative
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Press Representative
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Press Representative
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Press Representative
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Marketing
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Website Design & Online Marketing Strategy
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Advertising
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Photographer
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Photographer
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Producer
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Lead Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Original Production
Pro Info
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The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
The Color Purple - Opening Night
Awards
| Drama League | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Distinguished Production of a Musical | Nominee |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Set Design | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Outstanding New Score | Nominee |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Theatre World Award | Winner | |
| 2006 | Theatre World Award | Winner | |
| 2006 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Best Scenic Design of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Best Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
| 2006 | Best Book of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Best Choreography | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Best Costume Design of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Best Lighting Design of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Best Original Score | Nominee |
QUICK STATS
(as of Feb 24, 2008)
Total Current Gross:
$103,123,447.00
Highest Weekly Gross:
$1,394,446.00 (Week Ending Jan 1, 2006)
Average Ticket Price:
$73.90
Average % Capacity:
83.25%
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week Number | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs Previews | % Cap This Week | Diff % cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2008 | 39 | $815,612.00 $1,150,989.00 | $80,301.00 | $63.74 $251.25 | 12,796 1,718 | 8 0 | 93.10% | 8.32% |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 38 | $735,311.00 $1,150,989.00 | $291,696.00 | $63.11 $251.25 | 11,652 1,718 | 8 0 | 84.78% | 28.06% |
| Feb 10, 2008 | 37 | $443,615.00 $1,150,989.00 | $36,193.00 | $56.90 $251.25 | 7,796 1,718 | 8 0 | 56.72% | 3.30% |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 36 | $407,422.00 $1,150,989.00 | -$29,473.00 | $55.49 $251.25 | 7,342 1,718 | 8 0 | 53.42% | -5.67% |
