The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (Broadway, Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 1985) | Playbill

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

Broadway
Play
Original


SYNOPSIS:

Weaving together the seemingly disparate tales of a punk-rock rebel, wealthy Californian socialites, and feminist reactionaries in search of aliens, Emmy® award winner Jane Wagner’s beloved play, The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, is a hilarious and timeless play about what makes us human. This 90-minute, one-woman show - originally written for Lily Tomlin - has audiences, “rooting for her from the get-go...” You may not need to travel across the cosmos to find meaning and hope in life here on Earth.

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
1986 Outstanding Actress in a Play Winner
1986 Outstanding Music in a Play Winner
1986 Unique Theatrical Experience Winner
New York Drama Critics' Circle
1986 Special Citation Winner
Outer Critics Circle
1986 Outstanding Actress in a Play Winner
Tony Award
1986 Best Actress in a Play Winner

QUICK STATS

(as of Oct 5, 1986) Total Current Gross: $11,404,463.00 Highest Weekly Gross: $254,147.00 (Week Ending Jan 5, 1986)   Average Ticket Price: $27.01 Average % Capacity: 96.49%

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
Oct 5, 1986 18 $200,000.00 $0.00 -$19,839.00 $27.78 $0.00 7,200 1,079 7 0 95.33% -4.56%
Sep 28, 1986 17 $219,839.00 $0.00 $10,488.00 $29.14 $0.00 7,545 1,079 7 0 99.89% 2.63%
Sep 21, 1986 16 $209,351.00 $0.00 $5,804.00 $28.50 $0.00 7,346 1,079 7 0 97.26% 1.46%
Sep 14, 1986 15 $203,547.00 $0.00 $26,040.00 $28.13 $0.00 7,236 1,079 7 0 95.80% 6.74%
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