The Chairs (Broadway, John Golden Theatre, 1998) | Playbill

The Chairs

Broadway
Tragedy
Farce
Play
Revival


SYNOPSIS: An eccentric old couple entertains and provides chairs for a growing number of invisible guests, in Eugene Ionesco's absurdist play.
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Awards

Drama Desk Award
1998 Outstanding Sound Design Nominee
1998 Outstanding Lighting Design Nominee
1998 Outstanding Director of a Play Nominee
1998 Outstanding Actor in a Play Nominee
1998 Outstanding Set Design for a Play Winner
1998 Outstanding Revival of a Play Nominee
Drama League
1998 Distinguished Production of a Revival Nominee
Tony Award
1998 Scenic Design (Play or Musical) Nominee
1998 Best Revival of a Play Nominee
1998 Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Nominee
1998 Best Direction of a Play Nominee
1998 Best Actress in a Play Nominee
1998 Best Actor in a Play Nominee

QUICK STATS

(as of Jun 14, 1998) Total Current Gross: $1,830,517.00 Highest Weekly Gross: $235,837.00 (Week Ending Jun 14, 1998)   Average Ticket Price: $37.53 Average % Capacity: 71.43%

Grosses

Week Ending Week Number This Week Gross Potential Gross Diff $ Avg Ticket Top Ticket Seats Sold Seats in Theatre Perfs Previews % Cap This Week Diff % cap
Jun 14, 1998 2 $235,837.00 $285,437.00 $75,765.00 $43.67 $60.00 5,400 805 7 0 95.83% 23.35%
Jun 7, 1998 1 $160,072.00 $285,437.00 $26,442.00 $39.19 $60.00 4,084 805 7 0 72.48% 14.80%
May 31, 1998 52 $133,630.00 $285,437.00 -$34,345.00 $41.12 $60.00 3,250 805 7 0 57.68% -18.65%
May 24, 1998 51 $167,975.00 $285,437.00 -$9,296.00 $39.05 $60.00 4,301 805 7 0 76.33% -4.24%
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