PlayRevivalBroadway
Opening Date
Apr 01, 2012
Closing Date
Sep 09, 2012
1st Preview
Mar 06, 2012
1st Preview
Mar 06, 2012
Previews
31
Performances
185
PlayRevivalBroadway

ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
(Apr 01, 2012 - Sep 09, 2012)
Setting
July, 1960. The Presidential Convention, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization (Philip J. Smith: Chairman; Robert E. Wankel: President)
Written by Gore Vidal; Original Music by John Gromada
Directed by Michael Wilson; Assistant Directed by David Alpert
Scenic Design by Derek McLane; Costume Design by Ann Roth; Lighting Design by Kenneth Posner; Sound Design by John Gromada; Projection Design by Peter Nigrini; Hair Design by Josh Marquette; Make-Up Design by Angelina Avallone; Associate Scenic Design by Aimee B. Dombo; Associate Costume Design by Matthew Pachtman; Associate Lighting Design by John Viesta; Associate Sound Design by Alex Neumann; Associate Projection Design by C. Andrew Bauer; Assistant Scenic Design by Erica Hemminger; Assistant Projection Design by Dan Scully
General Manager: Richards / Climan, Inc.; Company Manager: Brig Berney
Technical Supervisor: Hudson Theatrical Productions; Production Stage Manager: Matthew Farrell; Stage Manager: Kenneth J. McGee
Dialect Coach: Kate Wilson; Press Representative: Jeffrey Richards Associates, Irene Gandy and Alana Karpoff; Advertising: Serino Coyne; Website Design and Online Marketing Strategy: Situation Interactive; Interactive Marketing: Broadway's Best Shows, Christopher Pineda and Andy Drachenberg; Casting: Telsey + Company; Photographer: Joan Marcus
Candice Bergen
Alice Russell (wife of William Russell)
Mar 06, 2012 - Jul 08, 2012
Kerry Butler
Mabel Cantwell (wife of Joseph Cantwell)
Mar 06, 2012 - Jul 08, 2012
James Earl Jones
Former President Arthur "Artie" Hockstader
Angela Lansbury
Mrs. Sue-Ellen Gamadge (Chairman of the Women's Division)
Mar 06, 2012 - Jul 22, 2012
John Larroquette
Secretary William Russell
Eric McCormack
Senator Joseph Cantwell
Mar 06, 2012 - Jul 08, 2012
Michael McKean
Dick Jensen (William Russell's campaign manager)
Mar 06, 2012 - May 21, 2012
Curtis Billings
Bellboy
 
Ensemble
Corey Brill
Don Blades (Joseph Cantwell's campaign manager)
Tony Carlin
Frank Pearson (a reporter from the New York Daily Mirror)
 
Security
 
Ensemble
Donna Hanover
Mrs. Cantwell (mother of Joseph Cantwell)
 
Barbara Brinkley (a reporter from United Press International )
Sherman Howard
John Malcolm (the News commentator)
Olja Hrustic
Ensemble
Bill Kux
Dr. Artinian (a psychiatrist)
 
Ensemble
James Lecesne
Mitch Graham (a reporter from the Washington Post)
 
Ensemble
Dakin Matthews
Senator Clyde Carlin
Jefferson Mays
Sheldon Marcus
Angelica Page
Catherine (a campaign aide)
Fred Parker
Howie Annenberg (a reporter from the Philadelphia Inquirer)
 
Ensemble
Amy Tribbey
Cleaning Woman
 
Ensemble
Understudies: Curtis Billings (Frank Pearson, Security, Howie Annenberg, Mitch Graham), Tony Carlin (Senator Joseph Cantwell, News Commentator), Donna Hanover (Alice Russell, Mrs. Sue-Ellen Gamadge), Sherman Howard (Secretary William Russell, Dick Jensen), Olja Hrustic (Cleaning Woman, Assistant to Barbara Brinkley), Bill Kux (Senator Clyde Carlin, Bellboy, Photographer, Cameraperson, Bell Person, Campaign Worker), James Lecesne (Dick Jensen, Sheldon Marcus, Dr. Artinian, Additional Hotel Staff, Reporter), Dakin Matthews (Ex-President Arthur Hockstader), Angelica Page (Mabel Cantwell, Alice Russell), Fred Parker (Don Blades, News Commentator) and Amy Tribbey (Mabel Cantwell, Reporter, Additional Hotel Staff, Mrs. Cantwell, Catherine, Barbara Brinkley)

Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (Apr 01, 2012 - Sep 09, 2012)

Stage Manager: Jason Brouillard (Jul 10, 2012 - Sep 09, 2012)

Cast

Elizabeth Ashley
Mrs. Sue-Ellen Gamadge (Chairman of the Women's Division)
Jul 24, 2012 - Sep 09, 2012
Mark Blum
Dick Jensen (William Russell's campaign manager)
Jun 05, 2012 - Sep 09, 2012
Kristin Davis
Mabel Cantwell (wife of Joseph Cantwell)
Jul 10, 2012 - Sep 09, 2012
James Lecesne
Dick Jensen (William Russell's campaign manager)
May 23, 2012 - Jun 03, 2012
Angelica Page
Alice Russell (wife of William Russell)
Sep 04, 2012 - Sep 09, 2012
Cybill Shepherd
Alice Russell (wife of William Russell)
Jul 10, 2012 - Sep 02, 2012
John Stamos
Senator Joseph Cantwell
Jul 10, 2012 - Sep 09, 2012
Sean Lyons
Howie Annenberg (a reporter from the Philadelphia Inquirer)
Aug 07, 2012 - Aug 12, 2012
 
Delegate
Aug 07, 2012 - Aug 19, 2012
 
Frank Pearson (a reporter from the New York Daily Mirror)
Aug 14, 2012 - Aug 19, 2012
 
Security
Aug 14, 2012 - Aug 19, 2012
Fred Parker
Mitch Graham (a reporter from the Washington Post)
May 23, 2012 - ?
 
Ensemble
May 23, 2012 - ?

Tony Award®

 

Best Revival of a Play

2012 Nominee
 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

2012 Nominee
James Earl Jones

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Revival of a Play

2012 Nominee
 

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

2012 Nominee
Angela Lansbury

Outstanding Sound Design in a Play

2012 Winner
Sound Design by John Gromada
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