Sweet Charity Playbill - Opening Night, April 1986
Sweet Charity Playbill - Jan 1987
Sweet Charity
Broadway
Musical
Revival
Sweet Charity
Broadway
Musical
Revival
SYNOPSIS:
Dance hall hostess Charity Hope Valentine has had a rough time when it comes to finding "the one." In spite of one misfortune after another, Charity is optimistic and still believes in true love. She isn't ready to give up on her dreams of settling down with the right guy in this high-energy, dance-filled, comedic musical sensation. A Tony Award®-nominated muscial, Sweet Charity captures all the humor and heartbreak of life in the Big Apple.
- music: Cy Coleman
- lyrics: Dorothy Fields
- book: Neil Simon
People (86)
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Charity
(Original)
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Charity
(Replacement)
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Vittorio Vidal
(Original)
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Daddy Johann Sebastian Brubeck
(Original)
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Nickie
(Original)
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Ursula
(Original)
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Herman
(Original)
-
Helene
(Original)
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Daddy Johann Sebastian Brubeck
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Original)Married Couple (man)
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)
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Married Couple (woman)
(Original)Old Maid
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
-
Ensemble
(Original)
-
Ensemble
(Original)
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Manfred
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Brother Harold
(Original)First Cop
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)
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Rosie
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
-
Ensemble
(Original)
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Ice Cream Vendor
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Brother Ray
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
-
Ensemble
(Original)
-
Mimi
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Young Spanish Man
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Oscar
(Original)
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First Young Man
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
-
Good Fairy
(Original)Panhandler
(Original)Receptionist
(Original)Woman with Hat
(Original)
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Dark Glasses
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Doorman
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)Waiter
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)
-
Ensemble
(Replacement)Lead Frug Dancer
(Replacement)
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Charity
(Original)
-
Vittorio Vidal
(Original)
-
Daddy Johann Sebastian Brubeck
(Original)
-
Nickie
(Original)
-
Ursula
(Original)
-
Herman
(Original)
-
Helene
(Original)
-
Ensemble
(Original)Married Couple (man)
(Original)
-
Ensemble
(Original)
-
Married Couple (woman)
(Original)Old Maid
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
-
Ensemble
(Original)
-
Ensemble
(Original)
-
Manfred
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
-
Brother Harold
(Original)First Cop
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
-
Ensemble
(Original)
-
Rosie
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
-
Ensemble
(Original)
-
Ice Cream Vendor
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
-
Brother Ray
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
-
Ensemble
(Original)
-
Mimi
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
-
Young Spanish Man
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
-
Oscar
(Original)
-
First Young Man
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
-
Good Fairy
(Original)Panhandler
(Original)Receptionist
(Original)Woman with Hat
(Original)
-
Dark Glasses
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
-
Doorman
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)Waiter
(Original)
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Book
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Music
-
Lyrics
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Based upon an original screenplay
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Based upon an original screenplay
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Based upon an original screenplay
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DirectorChoreographer
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Scenic DesignLighting Design
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Costume Design
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Sound Design
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Hair Design
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Music Orchestrations
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Additional Orchestrations
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Additional Orchestrations
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Additional Orchestrations
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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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Technical Supervisor
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Casting
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Dance Captain
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General Manager
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Company Manager
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General Press Representative
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Advertising
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
Inside The Playbill
Sweet Charity - Opening Night
Sweet Charity - Opening Night
Sweet Charity - Opening Night
Sweet Charity - Opening Night
Sweet Charity - Opening Night
Sweet Charity - Opening Night
Sweet Charity - Opening Night
Sweet Charity - Opening Night
Sweet Charity - Opening Night
Sweet Charity - Opening Night
Sweet Charity - Opening Night
Sweet Charity - Opening Night
Sweet Charity - Opening Night
Sweet Charity - Opening Night
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Outstanding Orchestrations | Nominee |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Outstanding Choreography | Winner |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Best Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1986 | Revival (Play or Musical) | Winner | |
| 1986 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1986 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Winner | |
| 1986 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Winner |
QUICK STATS
(as of Mar 15, 1987)
Total Current Gross:
$15,373,615.00
Highest Weekly Gross:
$450,199.00 (Week Ending Jul 27, 1986)
Average Ticket Price:
$34.54
Average % Capacity:
71.41%
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 15, 1987 | 41 | $189,097.00 $0.00 | $40,782.00 | $28.85 $0.00 | 6,554 1,621 | 8 0 | 50.54% | 16.75% |
| Mar 8, 1987 | 40 | $148,315.00 $0.00 | $500.00 | $33.85 $0.00 | 4,382 1,621 | 8 0 | 33.79% | -1.59% |
| Mar 1, 1987 | 39 | $147,815.00 $0.00 | -$47,875.00 | $32.22 $0.00 | 4,588 1,621 | 8 0 | 35.38% | -13.25% |
| Feb 22, 1987 | 38 | $195,690.00 $0.00 | -$37,348.00 | $31.03 $0.00 | 6,306 1,621 | 8 0 | 48.63% | -3.35% |
Other Broadway Productions
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Sweet Charity - Jan 29, 1966
Palace Theatre (Original)
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Sweet Charity - May 4, 2005
Al Hirschfeld Theatre (Revival)
Shows That Opened That Season: 1985–1986
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