The Merchant of Venice
Broadway
Play
Comedy
The Merchant of Venice
Broadway
Play
Comedy
SYNOPSIS: Moneylender Shylock forces the Christian merchant Antonio to offer him a "pound of flesh" in exchange for money to allow Antonio's friend to marry the beautiful and wealthy Portia, in William Shakespeare's tale of revenge, greed and religion.
- Playwright: William Shakespeare
People (114)
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Ensemble
(Original)
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Balthasar
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Leonardo
(Original)
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Jessica
(Original)
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Salerio
(Original)
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Writer
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Director
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Scenic DesignCostume Design
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Lighting Design
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Original Lighting
Pro Info
Inside The Playbill
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Winner | |
| 1990 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Outstanding Revival | Nominee |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Best Actor in a Play | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Best Actress in a Play | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Best Direction of a Play | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Revival (Play or Musical) | Nominee |
QUICK STATS
(as of Mar 11, 1990)
Total Current Gross: $5,444,942
Highest Weekly Gross: $373,615 (Week Ending Jan 7, 1990)
Average Ticket Price: $41.50
Average % Capacity: 96.04%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 1990 | 41 | $259,271.00 $0.00 | $5,325.00 | $27.73 $0.00 | 9351 1332 | 8 0 | 87.75% | 1.08% |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 40 | $253,946.00 $0.00 | -$171,089.00 | $27.50 $0.00 | 9236 1332 | 8 0 | 86.67% | -0.82% |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 39 | $425,035.00 $0.00 | $4,151.00 | $45.59 $0.00 | 9323 1332 | 8 0 | 87.49% | -12.13% |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 38 | $420,884.00 $0.00 | $5,024.00 | $45.31 $0.00 | 9289 1332 | 7 0 | 99.62% | 13.13% |
OTHER BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS
Shows That Opened That Season: 1989-1990
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