Grind
Broadway
Musical
Original
Grind
Broadway
Musical
Original
SYNOPSIS: In a Depression-era burlesque theatre, a black comic attempts to build a relationship with a stripper, an Irish ex-terrorist haunted by his past takes a job as a stooge for a blind comic, and everyone must confront their own hardships and the racism that divides the company.
- Music: Larry Grossman
- Book: Fay Kanin
- Lyrics: Ellen Fitzhugh
People (139)
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Satin
(Original)
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Gus
(Original)
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Doyle
(Original)
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Leroy
(Original)
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Grover
(Original)
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Book
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Music
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Lyrics
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From an idea
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From an idea
Pro Info
Inside The Playbill
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1985 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1985 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1985 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Nominee | |
| 1985 | Outstanding Lyrics | Nominee | |
| 1985 | Outstanding Music | Nominee | |
| 1985 | Outstanding Orchestrations | Nominee | |
| 1985 | Outstanding Set Design | Nominee |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Best Book of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1985 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1985 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1985 | Best Original Score | Nominee | |
| 1985 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Winner | |
| 1985 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 1985 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee |
QUICK STATS
(as of Jun 16, 1985)
Total Current Gross: $336,065
Highest Weekly Gross: $146,812 (Week Ending Jun 16, 1985)
Average Ticket Price: $31.22
Average % Capacity: 42.13%
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 16, 1985 | 2 | $146,812.00 $0.00 | -$42,441.00 | $29.82 $0.00 | 4924 1591 | 8 0 | 38.69% | -6.89% |
| Jun 9, 1985 | 1 | $189,253.00 $0.00 | $0.00 | $32.62 $0.00 | 5801 1591 | 8 0 | 45.58% | 0.00% |
Shows That Opened That Season: 1984-1985
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