Prelude to a Kiss
PlayRomantic ComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
May 01, 1990
Closing Date
May 19, 1991
1st Preview
Apr 29, 1990
1st Preview
Apr 29, 1990
Previews
8
Performances
440
PlayRomantic ComedyOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: May 01, 1990
Close Date: May 19, 1991
Closed Flag: n
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by Martin Markinson and Donald TickProduced by Christopher Gould, Suzanne Golden and Dodger Productions; Associate Producer: Lawrence J. WilkerOriginally produced by The Circle Repertory Company; Commissioned and originally produced by South Coast Repertory (David Emmes, Producing Artistic Director, Martin Benson, Artistic Director)Written by Craig LucasDirected by Norman RenéScenic Design by Loy Arcenas; Costume Design by Walker Hicklin; Lighting Design by Debra J. Kletter; Sound Design by Scott Lehrer; Hair and Wig Design by Bobby H. Grayson; Assistant Lighting Design: Susan A. WhiteGeneral Manager: David, Strong, Warner, Inc.; Company Manager: Douglas C. BakerProduction Stage Manager: James Harker; Stage Manager: M. A. HowardAssistant to Craig Lucas: Ben Pesner; General Press Representative: The Joshua Ellis Office; Press Consultant: Gary Murphy; Advertising: LeDonne & Wilner; Logo Design by Doug Johnson; Casting Consultant: LaPadura-Hart; Photographer: Gerry Goodstein and Bob Marshak; Press Representative: Adrian Bryan-BrownParty GuestBarflyWedding GuestVacationerJamaican WaiterBarflyWedding GuestVacationerBarflyWedding GuestVacationerParty GuestBarflyWedding GuestVacationerLeahUnderstudies: Brian Cousins (Taylor, Peter), Cynthia Darlow (Mrs. Boyle, Leah, Aunt Dorothy), John Dossett (Peter), Kimberly Dudwitt (Rita), Susan Gabriel (Rita, Aunt Dorothy, Leah), Ron Parady (Dr. Boyle, Minister, Uncle Fred, Old Man), Wyman Pendleton (Old Man, Uncle Fred, Minister), Michael Warren Powell (Dr. Boyle), Joyce Reehling (Mrs. Boyle) and Monté Russell (Tom, Jamaican Waiter, Minister)
Helen Hayes Theatre (May 01, 1990 - May 19, 1991)
Company Manager: Marcia Goldberg (Jul 03, 1990 - May 19, 1991)Cast
Leah
Barfly
Wedding Guest
Vacationer
Leah
Barfly
Wedding Guest
Vacationer
Jamaican Waiter
Jamaican Waiter
Understudies: Craig Bockhorn (Taylor), Leon Addison Brown (Tom, Jamaican Waiter, Minister), Nick Gregory (Peter, Taylor), Theodore Sorel (Dr. Boyle, Minister, Uncle Fred, Old Man) and Tom Verica (Peter) -
Awards
Tony Award®
Best Play
1990 Nominee
Produced by Christopher Gould , Suzanne Golden and Dodger Productions
Written by Craig LucasBest Actress in a Play
1990 Nominee
Mary-Louise ParkerDrama Desk Award
Outstanding New Play
1990 Nominee
Produced by Christopher Gould , Suzanne Golden and Dodger Productions
Written by Craig LucasOutstanding Actress in a Play
1990 Nominee
Mary-Louise ParkerOutstanding Director of a Play
1990 Nominee
Directed by Norman René -
Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Theatre Owned / Operated by Martin Markinson and Donald Tick
Produced by Christopher Gould, Suzanne Golden and Dodger Productions; Associate Producer: Lawrence J. Wilker
Originally produced by The Circle Repertory Company; Commissioned and originally produced by South Coast Repertory (David Emmes, Producing Artistic Director, Martin Benson, Artistic Director)
Written by Craig Lucas
Directed by Norman René
Scenic Design by Loy Arcenas; Costume Design by Walker Hicklin; Lighting Design by Debra J. Kletter; Sound Design by Scott Lehrer; Hair and Wig Design by Bobby H. Grayson; Assistant Lighting Design: Susan A. White
General Manager: David, Strong, Warner, Inc.; Company Manager: Douglas C. Baker
Production Stage Manager: James Harker; Stage Manager: M. A. Howard
Assistant to Craig Lucas: Ben Pesner; General Press Representative: The Joshua Ellis Office; Press Consultant: Gary Murphy; Advertising: LeDonne & Wilner; Logo Design by Doug Johnson; Casting Consultant: LaPadura-Hart; Photographer: Gerry Goodstein and Bob Marshak; Press Representative: Adrian Bryan-Brown
Party Guest
Barfly
Wedding Guest
Vacationer
Jamaican Waiter
Barfly
Wedding Guest
Vacationer
Barfly
Wedding Guest
Vacationer
Party Guest
Barfly
Wedding Guest
Vacationer
Leah
Understudies:
Brian Cousins
(Taylor, Peter), Cynthia Darlow
(Mrs. Boyle, Leah, Aunt Dorothy), John Dossett
(Peter), Kimberly Dudwitt
(Rita), Susan Gabriel
(Rita, Aunt Dorothy, Leah), Ron Parady
(Dr. Boyle, Minister, Uncle Fred, Old Man), Wyman Pendleton
(Old Man, Uncle Fred, Minister), Michael Warren Powell
(Dr. Boyle), Joyce Reehling
(Mrs. Boyle) and Monté Russell
(Tom, Jamaican Waiter, Minister)
Helen Hayes Theatre (May 01, 1990 - May 19, 1991)
Company Manager: Marcia Goldberg (Jul 03, 1990 - May 19, 1991)
Cast
Leah
Barfly
Wedding Guest
Vacationer
Leah
Barfly
Wedding Guest
Vacationer
Jamaican Waiter
Jamaican Waiter
Understudies:
Craig Bockhorn
(Taylor), Leon Addison Brown
(Tom, Jamaican Waiter, Minister), Nick Gregory
(Peter, Taylor), Theodore Sorel
(Dr. Boyle, Minister, Uncle Fred, Old Man) and Tom Verica
(Peter)
Tony Award®
Best Play
1990 Nominee
Produced by Christopher Gould , Suzanne Golden and Dodger Productions
Written by Craig Lucas
Produced by Christopher Gould , Suzanne Golden and Dodger Productions
Written by Craig Lucas
Best Actress in a Play
1990 Nominee
Mary-Louise Parker
Mary-Louise Parker
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding New Play
1990 Nominee
Produced by Christopher Gould , Suzanne Golden and Dodger Productions
Written by Craig Lucas
Produced by Christopher Gould , Suzanne Golden and Dodger Productions
Written by Craig Lucas
Outstanding Actress in a Play
1990 Nominee
Mary-Louise Parker
Mary-Louise Parker
Outstanding Director of a Play
1990 Nominee
Directed by Norman René
Directed by Norman René
| 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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