The Real Thing
PlayDramaOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Jan 05, 1984
Closing Date
May 12, 1985
1st Preview
Dec 22, 1983
1st Preview
Dec 22, 1983
Previews
16
Performances
566
PlayDramaOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Jan 05, 1984
Close Date: May 12, 1985
Closed Flag: n
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
Two years elapse between Acts I and II.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)Produced by Emanuel Azenberg, The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President), Icarus Productions, Byron Goldman, Ivan Bloch, Roger Berlind and Michael CodronOriginally produced in London by Michael CodronWritten by Tom StoppardDirected by Mike NicholsScenic Design by Tony Walton; Costume Design by Anthea Sylbert; Lighting Design by Tharon Musser; Sound Design by Otts Munderloh; Wig Design by Paul Huntley; Hair Design by Richard Stein; Make-Up Design by J. Roy HellandGeneral Manager: Jose VégaProduction Supervisor: Martin Herzer; Production Stage Manager: Alan Hall; Technical Supervisor: Theatrical Services, Inc.; Production Electrician: Brian Lynch; Assistant Stage Mgr: Jane E. CooperProduction Propertyman: Jan MarasekGeneral Press Representative: Bill Evans; Casting: Mary Goldberg and David Rubin; Press Representative: Sandra Manley; Speech Consultant: Kristin Linklater; Advertising: Serino, Coyne & Nappi; Photographer: Martha SwopeStandby: Edmond Genest (Henry, Max), Leslie Lyles (Annie, Charlotte), Yeardley Smith (Debbie) and Todd Waring (Billy, Brodie)
Plymouth Theatre (Jan 05, 1984 - May 12, 1985)
General Manager: Bob Kamlot; Assistant Co. Mgr: Leslie ButlerSpeech Consultant: Nora Dunfee and Kristin Linklater; Additional casting by Simon & Kumin Casting, Inc.Cast
Cynthia NixonPerformed in "The Real Thing" and "Hurlyburly" at the same timeDebbie
May 1984 - Jun 1984Debbie
Sep 1984 - Dec 1984Debbie
Jun 1984 - Sep 1984Brodie
Standby: Lewis Arlt (Henry, Max), Mary Denham (Annie, Charlotte), Kathleen Dennehy (Debbie), Joanna Gleason (Charlotte, Annie), Sarah Inglis (Debbie), Mary O'Sullivan (Debbie), Campbell Scott (Billy, Brodie), Yeardley Smith (Debbie) and Steven Weber (Billy, Brodie) -
Awards
Tony Award®
Best Play
1984 Winner
Produced by Emanuel Azenberg , The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President) , Icarus Productions , Byron Goldman , Ivan Bloch , Roger Berlind and Michael Codron
Written by Tom Stoppard
Best Actor in Play
1984 Winner
Jeremy Irons
Best Actress in a Play
1984 Winner
Glenn Close
Best Featured Actress in a Play
1984 Winner
Christine BaranskiBest Scenic Design
1984 Nominee
Scenic Design by Tony WaltonBest Costume Design
1984 Nominee
Costume Design by Anthea Sylbert
Best Direction of a Play
1984 Winner
Directed by Mike NicholsDrama Desk Award
Outstanding New Play
1984 Winner
Produced by Emanuel Azenberg , The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President) , Icarus Productions , Byron Goldman , Ivan Bloch , Roger Berlind and Michael Codron
Written by Tom StoppardOutstanding Actor in a Play
1984 Nominee
Jeremy Irons
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
1984 Winner
Christine BaranskiOutstanding Director of a Play
1984 Nominee
Directed by Mike NicholsOutstanding Lighting Design
1984 Nominee
Lighting Design by Tharon MusserOutstanding Set Design
1984 Nominee
Scenic Design by Tony Walton -
Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Produced by Emanuel Azenberg, The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President), Icarus Productions, Byron Goldman, Ivan Bloch, Roger Berlind and Michael Codron
Originally produced in London by Michael Codron
Written by Tom Stoppard
Directed by Mike Nichols
Scenic Design by Tony Walton; Costume Design by Anthea Sylbert; Lighting Design by Tharon Musser; Sound Design by Otts Munderloh; Wig Design by Paul Huntley; Hair Design by Richard Stein; Make-Up Design by J. Roy Helland
General Manager: Jose Véga
Production Supervisor: Martin Herzer; Production Stage Manager: Alan Hall; Technical Supervisor: Theatrical Services, Inc.; Production Electrician: Brian Lynch; Assistant Stage Mgr: Jane E. Cooper
Production Propertyman: Jan Marasek
General Press Representative: Bill Evans; Casting: Mary Goldberg and David Rubin; Press Representative: Sandra Manley; Speech Consultant: Kristin Linklater; Advertising: Serino, Coyne & Nappi; Photographer: Martha Swope
Standby:
Edmond Genest
(Henry, Max), Leslie Lyles
(Annie, Charlotte), Yeardley Smith
(Debbie) and Todd Waring
(Billy, Brodie)
Plymouth Theatre (Jan 05, 1984 - May 12, 1985)
General Manager: Bob Kamlot; Assistant Co. Mgr: Leslie Butler
Speech Consultant: Nora Dunfee and Kristin Linklater; Additional casting by Simon & Kumin Casting, Inc.
Cast
Cynthia Nixon
Performed in "The Real Thing" and "Hurlyburly" at the same time
Debbie
May 1984 - Jun 1984
Debbie
Sep 1984 - Dec 1984
Debbie
Jun 1984 - Sep 1984
Brodie
Standby:
Lewis Arlt
(Henry, Max), Mary Denham
(Annie, Charlotte), Kathleen Dennehy
(Debbie), Joanna Gleason
(Charlotte, Annie), Sarah Inglis
(Debbie), Mary O'Sullivan
(Debbie), Campbell Scott
(Billy, Brodie), Yeardley Smith
(Debbie) and Steven Weber
(Billy, Brodie)
Tony Award®
Best Play
1984 Winner
Produced by Emanuel Azenberg , The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President) , Icarus Productions , Byron Goldman , Ivan Bloch , Roger Berlind and Michael Codron
Written by Tom Stoppard
Produced by Emanuel Azenberg , The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President) , Icarus Productions , Byron Goldman , Ivan Bloch , Roger Berlind and Michael Codron
Written by Tom Stoppard
Best Actor in Play
1984 Winner
Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
Best Actress in a Play
1984 Winner
Glenn Close
Glenn Close
Best Featured Actress in a Play
1984 Winner
Christine Baranski
Christine Baranski
Best Scenic Design
1984 Nominee
Scenic Design by Tony Walton
Scenic Design by Tony Walton
Best Costume Design
1984 Nominee
Costume Design by Anthea Sylbert
Costume Design by Anthea Sylbert
Best Direction of a Play
1984 Winner
Directed by Mike Nichols
Directed by Mike Nichols
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding New Play
1984 Winner
Produced by Emanuel Azenberg , The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President) , Icarus Productions , Byron Goldman , Ivan Bloch , Roger Berlind and Michael Codron
Written by Tom Stoppard
Produced by Emanuel Azenberg , The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President) , Icarus Productions , Byron Goldman , Ivan Bloch , Roger Berlind and Michael Codron
Written by Tom Stoppard
Outstanding Actor in a Play
1984 Nominee
Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
1984 Winner
Christine Baranski
Christine Baranski
Outstanding Director of a Play
1984 Nominee
Directed by Mike Nichols
Directed by Mike Nichols
Outstanding Lighting Design
1984 Nominee
Lighting Design by Tharon Musser
Lighting Design by Tharon Musser
Outstanding Set Design
1984 Nominee
Scenic Design by Tony Walton
Scenic Design by Tony Walton
| 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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