Gem of the Ocean
Broadway
Musical
Original
Gem of the Ocean
Broadway
Musical
Original
SYNOPSIS: The penultimate entry in August Wilson's 10-play cycle on African-American life in Pittsburgh is set in 1904. Aunt Ester, a 285-year-old former slave, takes wandering
fugitive Citizen Barlow into her home and guides him on a mystical journey toward healing his guilt over the crime he has committed.
- Playwright: August Wilson
People (108)
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Aunt Ester
(Original)
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Caesar
(Original)
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Black Mary
(Original)
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Solly Two Kings
(Original)
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Citizen Barlow
(Original)
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Playwright
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ComposerMusic Arrangements
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Director
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Scenic Design
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Costume Design
Pro Info
Inside The Playbill
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Nominee |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Nominee |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Best Actress in a Play | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Best Costume Design of a Play | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Best Lighting Design of a Play | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Best Scenic Design of a Play | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Play | Nominee |
QUICK STATS
(as of Feb 6, 2005)
Total Current Gross: $2,577,530
Highest Weekly Gross: $311,520 (Week Ending Jan 2, 2005)
Average Ticket Price: $47.45
Average % Capacity: 66.36%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2005 | 36 | $295,381.00 $539,964.00 | $71,834.00 | $47.06 $85.00 | 6277 939 | 8 0 | 83.56% | 15.06% |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 35 | $223,547.00 $539,964.00 | $38,277.00 | $43.44 $85.00 | 5146 939 | 8 0 | 68.50% | 14.35% |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 34 | $185,270.00 $539,964.00 | -$47,347.00 | $45.54 $85.00 | 4068 939 | 8 0 | 54.15% | -10.25% |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 33 | $232,617.00 $539,964.00 | -$21,307.00 | $48.08 $85.00 | 4838 939 | 8 0 | 64.40% | -6.82% |
Shows That Opened That Season: 2004-2005
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