Fifth of July
PlayComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Nov 05, 1980
Closing Date
Jan 24, 1982
1st Preview
Oct 28, 1980
1st Preview
Oct 28, 1980
Previews
9
Performances
511
PlayComedyOriginalBroadway
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
The Talley Place, a farm near Lebanon, Missouri. Early evening, Independence Day, 1977, and the following morning.
Comments
Transferred from Off-Broadway
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by Midtown Theatre CorporationOriginally presented at The Circle Repertory CompanyWritten by Lanford Wilson; Song, "Your Loving Eyes," by Jonathan HoganDirected by Marshall W. MasonScenic Design by John Lee Beatty; Costume Design by Laura Crow; Lighting Design by Dennis Parichy; Sound Design by Chuck London; Assistant to Mr. Beatty: Ron Placzek; Assistant to Mr. Parichy: Stephen Ross; Personal Asst. to Ms. Crow: Fran Rosenthal; Assistant to Ms. Crow: JuliAnne De Chaine; Assistant to Mr. London: Rick SantiagoGeneral Manager: Belbrook Management; Company Manager: Thomas ShovestullProduction Stage Manager: Fred Reinglas; Assistant Stage Mgr: Jody Boese; Technical Consultant: Michael SulsonaGeneral Press Representative: Max Eisen and Barbara Glenn; Press Associate: Lenny Traube; Advertising: Great Scott Advertising; Photographer: Martha Swope and Albert Bray; Assistant to Mr. Mason: Bruce McCarty; Production Assistant: Liz Rothberg; Press Representative: Francine L. TrevensUnderstudies: Tanya Berezin (Gwen Landis, June Talley), Jane Fleiss (Shirley Talley), Lindsey Ginter (Weston Hurley, John Landis), Edith Larkin (Sally Friedman) and Timothy Shelton (Kenneth Talley, Jr., Jed Jenkins)
New Apollo Theatre (Nov 05, 1980 - Jan 24, 1982)
Cast
Phillip ClarkAfter Christopher Reeve left and before Richard Thomas beganKenneth Talley, Jr.
Mar 24, 1981 - Mar 26, 1981Michael O'KeefeDuring Richard Thomas' paternity leaveKenneth Talley, Jr.
Sep 07, 1981 - Oct 03, 1981Kenneth Talley, Jr.
Oct 05, 1981 - Nov 01, 1981Understudies: Phillip Clark (Kenneth Talley, Jr., Jed Jenkins, John Landis), Lindsey Ginter (Kenneth Talley, Jr.) and Tom McBride (Jed Jenkins, Weston Hurley) -
Awards
Tony Award®
Best Play
1981 Nominee
Produced by Jerry Arrow , Robert Lussier and Warner Theatre Productions, Inc.
Written by Lanford Wilson
Best Featured Actress in a Play
1981 Winner
Swoosie KurtzBest Scenic Design
1981 Nominee
Scenic Design by John Lee BeattyBest Lighting Design
1981 Nominee
Lighting Design by Dennis ParichyBest Direction of a Play
1981 Nominee
Directed by Marshall W. MasonDrama Desk Award
Outstanding New Play
1981 Nominee
Produced by Jerry Arrow , Robert Lussier and Warner Theatre Productions, Inc.
Written by Lanford WilsonOutstanding Featured Actor in a Play
1981 Nominee
Jeff Daniels
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
1981 Winner
Swoosie KurtzOutstanding Lighting Design
1981 Nominee
Lighting Design by Dennis Parichy
Outstanding Set Design
1981 Winner
Scenic Design by John Lee BeattyOutstanding New Play
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Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Theatre Owned / Operated by Midtown Theatre Corporation
Originally presented at The Circle Repertory Company
Written by Lanford Wilson; Song, "Your Loving Eyes," by Jonathan Hogan
Directed by Marshall W. Mason
Scenic Design by John Lee Beatty; Costume Design by Laura Crow; Lighting Design by Dennis Parichy; Sound Design by Chuck London; Assistant to Mr. Beatty: Ron Placzek; Assistant to Mr. Parichy: Stephen Ross; Personal Asst. to Ms. Crow: Fran Rosenthal; Assistant to Ms. Crow: JuliAnne De Chaine; Assistant to Mr. London: Rick Santiago
General Manager: Belbrook Management; Company Manager: Thomas Shovestull
Production Stage Manager: Fred Reinglas; Assistant Stage Mgr: Jody Boese; Technical Consultant: Michael Sulsona
General Press Representative: Max Eisen and Barbara Glenn; Press Associate: Lenny Traube; Advertising: Great Scott Advertising; Photographer: Martha Swope and Albert Bray; Assistant to Mr. Mason: Bruce McCarty; Production Assistant: Liz Rothberg; Press Representative: Francine L. Trevens
Understudies:
Tanya Berezin
(Gwen Landis, June Talley), Jane Fleiss
(Shirley Talley), Lindsey Ginter
(Weston Hurley, John Landis), Edith Larkin
(Sally Friedman) and Timothy Shelton
(Kenneth Talley, Jr., Jed Jenkins)
New Apollo Theatre (Nov 05, 1980 - Jan 24, 1982)
Cast
Phillip Clark
After Christopher Reeve left and before Richard Thomas began
Kenneth Talley, Jr.
Mar 24, 1981 - Mar 26, 1981
Michael O'Keefe
During Richard Thomas' paternity leave
Kenneth Talley, Jr.
Sep 07, 1981 - Oct 03, 1981
Kenneth Talley, Jr.
Oct 05, 1981 - Nov 01, 1981
Understudies:
Phillip Clark
(Kenneth Talley, Jr., Jed Jenkins, John Landis), Lindsey Ginter
(Kenneth Talley, Jr.) and Tom McBride
(Jed Jenkins, Weston Hurley)
Tony Award®
Best Play
1981 Nominee
Produced by Jerry Arrow , Robert Lussier and Warner Theatre Productions, Inc.
Written by Lanford Wilson
Produced by Jerry Arrow , Robert Lussier and Warner Theatre Productions, Inc.
Written by Lanford Wilson
Best Featured Actress in a Play
1981 Winner
Swoosie Kurtz
Swoosie Kurtz
Best Scenic Design
1981 Nominee
Scenic Design by John Lee Beatty
Scenic Design by John Lee Beatty
Best Lighting Design
1981 Nominee
Lighting Design by Dennis Parichy
Lighting Design by Dennis Parichy
Best Direction of a Play
1981 Nominee
Directed by Marshall W. Mason
Directed by Marshall W. Mason
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding New Play
1981 Nominee
Produced by Jerry Arrow , Robert Lussier and Warner Theatre Productions, Inc.
Written by Lanford Wilson
Produced by Jerry Arrow , Robert Lussier and Warner Theatre Productions, Inc.
Written by Lanford Wilson
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
1981 Nominee
Jeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
1981 Winner
Swoosie Kurtz
Swoosie Kurtz
Outstanding Lighting Design
1981 Nominee
Lighting Design by Dennis Parichy
Lighting Design by Dennis Parichy
Outstanding Set Design
1981 Winner
Scenic Design by John Lee Beatty
Scenic Design by John Lee Beatty
Outstanding New Play
| 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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