Torch Song Trilogy
PlayOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Jun 10, 1982
Closing Date
May 18, 1985
Performances
1,230
PlayOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Jun 10, 1982
Close Date: May 18, 1985
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Little Theatre
(Jun 10, 1982 - Jul 10, 1983)
(Jun 10, 1982 - Jul 10, 1983)
Helen Hayes Theatre
(Jul 12, 1983 - May 18, 1985)
(Jul 12, 1983 - May 18, 1985)
Description
Act 1: The International Stud. Act 2: Fugue in a Nursery. Act 3: Widows and Children First!
Setting
Backstage and the bar of the "International Stud" nightclub; Arnold & Ed's respective apartments; various rooms of Ed's farmhouse; a bench in the park below Arnold's apartment.
Comments
The Little Theatre was re-named The Helen Hayes Theatre on July 12, 1983, during the run of this production.
The performance count for this production is often erroneously reported as 1,222 and 8 previews; it played 1,230 performances and no previews, having transferred from off-Broadway.
Harvey Fierstein returned to the role of 'Arnold' for the production final performance on Saturday, May 18, 1985.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by Donald Tick and Martin MarkinsonProduced by Kenneth Waissman, Martin Markinson, Lawrence Lane and John Glines; Produced in association with BetMar (Betty Lee Hunt and Maria Cristina Pucci) and Donald Tick; Associate Producer: Howard PerloffWorld Premiere in 1978 at LaMama Experimental Theatre Club; Originally produced by The Glines (John Glines, Co-founder & Artistic Director; Lawrence Lane, Managing Director)Written by Harvey Fierstein; Incidental music by Ada Janik; Musical Director: Ned Levy; Music arranged by Ned LevyDirected by Peter Pope; Assistant Director: Judy ThomasStage Design by Bill Stabile; Costume Design by Mardi Philips; Lighting Design by Scott Pinkney; Sound Design by Richard Fitzgerald; Hair Design by Andre TaverniseGeneral Manager: Theatre Now, Inc. and Edward H. DavisProduction Stage Manager: Herb Vogler; Technical Supervisor: Jeremiah J. Harris; Assistant Stage Mgr: Billie McBrideKeyboard understudy: Scott OakleyPress Representative: Hunt / Pucci Associates; Casting: Hughes / Moss Casting; Advertising: Serino, Coyne & Nappi; Photographer: Gerry Goodstein and Ken HowardStandby: Richard DeFabees (Arnold Beckoff) and Peter Ratray (Ed)Understudies: Susan Edwards (Laurel), Sylvia Kauders (Mrs. Beckoff), Christopher Stryker (Alan, David) and Diane Tarleton (Lady Blues)
Little Theatre (Jun 10, 1982 - Jul 10, 1983)
Cast
Standby: Philip Astor (Arnold Beckoff) and Donald Corren (Arnold Beckoff)Understudy: Jeffrey Rogers (Alan, David)Helen Hayes Theatre (Jul 12, 1983 - May 18, 1985)
Keyboard understudy: Roger LeonardCast
Harvey FiersteinEvening performances only while Jonathan Hadary played the role in Los AngelesArnold Beckoff
Jan 10, 1984 - Jan 29, 1984Arnold Beckoff
May 18, 1985 - May 18, 1985Standby: Charles Adler (Arnold Beckoff)Understudies: Billie McBride (Lady Blues) and Grant Shaud (Alan, David) -
Awards
Tony Award®
Best Play
1983 Winner ; Produced in association with BetMar (Betty Lee Hunt and Maria Cristina Pucci) and Donald Tick
Produced by Kenneth Waissman , Martin Markinson , Lawrence Lane and John Glines
Written by Harvey Fierstein
Best Actor in Play
1983 Winner
Harvey FiersteinDrama Desk Award
Outstanding New Play
1983 Winner ; Produced in association with BetMar (Betty Lee Hunt and Maria Cristina Pucci) and Donald Tick
Produced by Kenneth Waissman , Martin Markinson , Lawrence Lane and John Glines
Written by Harvey Fierstein
Outstanding Actor in a Play
1983 Winner
Harvey Fierstein -
Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Theatre Owned / Operated by Donald Tick and Martin Markinson
Produced by Kenneth Waissman, Martin Markinson, Lawrence Lane and John Glines; Produced in association with BetMar (Betty Lee Hunt and Maria Cristina Pucci) and Donald Tick; Associate Producer: Howard Perloff
World Premiere in 1978 at LaMama Experimental Theatre Club; Originally produced by The Glines (John Glines, Co-founder & Artistic Director; Lawrence Lane, Managing Director)
Written by Harvey Fierstein; Incidental music by Ada Janik; Musical Director: Ned Levy; Music arranged by Ned Levy
Directed by Peter Pope; Assistant Director: Judy Thomas
Stage Design by Bill Stabile; Costume Design by Mardi Philips; Lighting Design by Scott Pinkney; Sound Design by Richard Fitzgerald; Hair Design by Andre Tavernise
General Manager: Theatre Now, Inc. and Edward H. Davis
Production Stage Manager: Herb Vogler; Technical Supervisor: Jeremiah J. Harris; Assistant Stage Mgr: Billie McBride
Keyboard understudy: Scott Oakley
Press Representative: Hunt / Pucci Associates; Casting: Hughes / Moss Casting; Advertising: Serino, Coyne & Nappi; Photographer: Gerry Goodstein and Ken Howard
Standby:
Richard DeFabees
(Arnold Beckoff) and Peter Ratray
(Ed)
Understudies:
Susan Edwards
(Laurel), Sylvia Kauders
(Mrs. Beckoff), Christopher Stryker
(Alan, David) and Diane Tarleton
(Lady Blues)
Little Theatre (Jun 10, 1982 - Jul 10, 1983)
Cast
Standby:
Philip Astor
(Arnold Beckoff) and Donald Corren
(Arnold Beckoff)
Understudy:
Jeffrey Rogers
(Alan, David)
Helen Hayes Theatre (Jul 12, 1983 - May 18, 1985)
Keyboard understudy: Roger Leonard
Cast
Harvey Fierstein
Evening performances only while Jonathan Hadary played the role in Los Angeles
Arnold Beckoff
Jan 10, 1984 - Jan 29, 1984
Arnold Beckoff
May 18, 1985 - May 18, 1985
Standby:
Charles Adler
(Arnold Beckoff)
Understudies:
Billie McBride
(Lady Blues) and Grant Shaud
(Alan, David)
Tony Award®
Best Play
1983 Winner
; Produced in association with BetMar (Betty Lee Hunt and Maria Cristina Pucci) and Donald Tick
Produced by Kenneth Waissman , Martin Markinson , Lawrence Lane and John Glines
Written by Harvey Fierstein
Produced by Kenneth Waissman , Martin Markinson , Lawrence Lane and John Glines
Written by Harvey Fierstein
Best Actor in Play
1983 Winner
Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding New Play
1983 Winner
; Produced in association with BetMar (Betty Lee Hunt and Maria Cristina Pucci) and Donald Tick
Produced by Kenneth Waissman , Martin Markinson , Lawrence Lane and John Glines
Written by Harvey Fierstein
Produced by Kenneth Waissman , Martin Markinson , Lawrence Lane and John Glines
Written by Harvey Fierstein
Outstanding Actor in a Play
1983 Winner
Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein
| Week Ending | Gross | % Gross Pot. | Attendance | % Capacity | # Previews | # Perf. |
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Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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