The Mystery of Edwin Drood Playbill - Dec 1985
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Broadway
Musical
Original
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Broadway
Musical
Original
SYNOPSIS: In the musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's last, unfinished novel, the audience gets to decide who murdered the mysterious orphan Edwin Drood, with the musical presented in the style of a Victorian music hall, with a master of ceremonies, a woman playing Drood and other conventions of the period.
- lyrics: Rupert Holmes
- book: Rupert Holmes
- music: Rupert Holmes
People (109)
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Edwin Drood / Miss Alice Nutting
(Original)
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The Princess Puffer / Miss Angela Prysock
(Original)
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Mayor Thomas Sapsea / Mr. William Cartwright, Your Chairman
(Original)
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The Princess Puffer / Miss Angela Prysock
(Replacement)
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Edwin Drood / Miss Alice Nutting
(Replacement)Beatrice / Miss Florence Gill
(Original)Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Succubae / Miss Florence Gill
(Original)
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Edwin Drood / Miss Alice Nutting
(Replacement)Citizen of Cloisterham
(Replacement)Succubae / Miss Florence Gill
(Replacement)
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The Princess Puffer / Miss Angela Prysock
(Replacement)
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Rosa Bud / Miss Deirdre Peregrine
(Original)
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John Jasper / Mr. Clive Paget
(Original)
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Durdles / Mr. Nick Cricker
(Original)
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Deputy / Master Nick Cricker
(Original)Statue / Master Nick Cricker
(Original)
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Bazzard / Mr. Phillip Bax
(Original)Servant / Mr. Philip Bax
(Original)
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Neville Landless / Mr. Victor Grinstead
(Original)
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The Reverend Mr. Crisparkle / Mr. Cedric Moncrieffe
(Original)
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Helena Landless / Miss Janet Conover
(Original)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Succubae / Miss Sarah Cook
(Original)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Servant / Miss Violet Balfour
(Original)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Horace / Mr. Brian Pankhurst
(Original)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Shade of Jasper / Mr. Harry Sayle
(Original)
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Alice / Miss Isabel Yearsley
(Original)Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Succubae / Miss Isabel Yearsley
(Original)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Client of the Princess Puffer / Mr. Alan Eliot
(Original)Julian / Mr. Alan Eliot
(Original)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Servant / Miss Gwendolen Pynn
(Original)Succubae / Miss Gwendolen Pynn
(Original)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Client of the Princess Puffer / Mr. Christopher Lyon
(Original)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Harold / Mr. James Throttle
(Original)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Shade of Drood / Mr. Montague Pruitt
(Original)Deputy / Master Nick Cricker
(Replacement)
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Durdles / Mr. Nick Cricker
(Replacement)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Replacement)Shade of Drood / Mr. Montague Pruitt
(Replacement)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Replacement)Client of the Princess Puffer / Mr. Alan Eliot
(Replacement)Julian / Mr. Alan Eliot
(Replacement)
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Bazzard / Mr. Phillip Bax
(Replacement)Servant / Mr. Philip Bax
(Replacement)
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Rosa Bud / Miss Deirdre Peregrine
(Replacement)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Replacement)
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Helena Landless / Miss Janet Conover
(Replacement)
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Alice / Miss Isabel Yearsley
(Replacement)Citizen of Cloisterham
(Replacement)Succubae / Miss Isabel Yearsley
(Replacement)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Replacement)Servant / Miss Gwendolen Pynn
(Replacement)Succubae / Miss Gwendolen Pynn
(Replacement)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Replacement)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Replacement)Client of the Princess Puffer / Mr. Christopher Lyon
(Replacement)
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Beatrice / Miss Florence Gill
(Replacement)Citizen of Cloisterham
(Replacement)Servant / Miss Violet Balfour
(Replacement)Succubae / Miss Violet Balfour
(Replacement)
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Alice / Miss Isabel Yearsley
(Replacement)Citizen of Cloisterham
(Replacement)Succubae / Miss Isabel Yearsley
(Replacement)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Replacement)Servant / Miss Gwendolen Pynn
(Replacement)Succubae / Miss Gwendolen Pynn
(Replacement)
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Edwin Drood / Miss Alice Nutting
(Original)
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The Princess Puffer / Miss Angela Prysock
(Original)
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Mayor Thomas Sapsea / Mr. William Cartwright, Your Chairman
(Original)
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Rosa Bud / Miss Deirdre Peregrine
(Original)
-
John Jasper / Mr. Clive Paget
(Original)
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Durdles / Mr. Nick Cricker
(Original)
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Deputy / Master Nick Cricker
(Original)Statue / Master Nick Cricker
(Original)
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Bazzard / Mr. Phillip Bax
(Original)Servant / Mr. Philip Bax
(Original)
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Neville Landless / Mr. Victor Grinstead
(Original)
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The Reverend Mr. Crisparkle / Mr. Cedric Moncrieffe
(Original)
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Helena Landless / Miss Janet Conover
(Original)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Succubae / Miss Sarah Cook
(Original)
-
Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Servant / Miss Violet Balfour
(Original)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Horace / Mr. Brian Pankhurst
(Original)
-
Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Shade of Jasper / Mr. Harry Sayle
(Original)
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Alice / Miss Isabel Yearsley
(Original)Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Succubae / Miss Isabel Yearsley
(Original)
-
Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Client of the Princess Puffer / Mr. Alan Eliot
(Original)Julian / Mr. Alan Eliot
(Original)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Servant / Miss Gwendolen Pynn
(Original)Succubae / Miss Gwendolen Pynn
(Original)
-
Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Client of the Princess Puffer / Mr. Christopher Lyon
(Original)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Harold / Mr. James Throttle
(Original)
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Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Shade of Drood / Mr. Montague Pruitt
(Original)
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Beatrice / Miss Florence Gill
(Original)Citizen of Cloisterham
(Original)Succubae / Miss Florence Gill
(Original)
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BookMusicLyricsOrchestrations
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Suggested by the unfinished novel <i>The Mystery of Edwin Drood</i>
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Director
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Choreographer
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Scenic Design
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Costume Design
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Lighting Design
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Sound Design
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Magic Lantern Projections
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Hair and Wig Design
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Assistant to Ms. DanieleDance Captain
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Assistant to Mr. Shaw
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Assistant Costume Designer
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Assistant to Mr. Davis
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Assistant to Mr. Davis
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Assistant Lighting Designer
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Assistant to Mr. Gallo
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Assistant to Mr. Morse
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NYSF Production Manager
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Production Stage Manager
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Stage Manager
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Assistant Stage Manager
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Vocal Coach
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NYSF Technical Director
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NYSF Casting
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NYSF Casting Director
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NYSF Casting Director
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Dialect Coach
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General Manager
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Company Manager
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Assistant Company Manager
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Press Representative
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NYSF General Press Representative
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Advertising
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Photographer
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Producer
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Original Producer
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Associate Producer
Pro Info
Inside The Playbill
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Opening Night
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Opening Night
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Opening Night
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Opening Night
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Opening Night
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Opening Night
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Opening Night
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Opening Night
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Opening Night
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Opening Night
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Opening Night
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Opening Night
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Opening Night
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Opening Night
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Orchestrations | Winner | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Set Design | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Costume Design | Winner | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Music | Winner | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Musical | Winner | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Winner |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Winner | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Costume Design | Winner | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Winner | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Set Design | Winner |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Theatre World Award | Winner | |
| 1986 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Best Book of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1986 | Best Choreography | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Best Direction of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1986 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Best Original Score | Winner | |
| 1986 | Best Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1986 | Best Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Musical | Winner |
QUICK STATS
(as of May 17, 1987)
Total Current Gross:
$20,993,477.00
Highest Weekly Gross:
$421,050.00 (Week Ending Dec 29, 1985)
Average Ticket Price:
$31.46
Average % Capacity:
73.77%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1987 | 50 | $233,410.00 $0.00 | $22,268.00 | $27.92 $0.00 | 8,360 1,425 | 8 0 | 73.33% | 6.09% |
| May 10, 1987 | 49 | $211,142.00 $0.00 | -$11,206.00 | $27.55 $0.00 | 7,665 1,425 | 8 0 | 67.24% | -4.48% |
| May 3, 1987 | 48 | $222,348.00 $0.00 | -$23,404.00 | $27.20 $0.00 | 8,176 1,425 | 8 0 | 71.72% | -5.74% |
| Apr 26, 1987 | 47 | $245,752.00 $0.00 | -$25,777.00 | $27.83 $0.00 | 8,830 1,425 | 8 0 | 77.46% | -7.68% |
