The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

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The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

Broadway
Solo
Original
<i>The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe</i> Playbill - Dec 1985
SYNOPSIS: Lily Tomlin plays multiple roles in Jane Wagner's one-woman play, a comedic look at and critique of contemporary American society.
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  • Lily Tomlin
    Lily Tomlin
    Vince
    (Original)
    Tina
    (Original)
    Marie
    (Original)
    Lynn
    (Original)
    Lud
    (Original)
    Judith Beasley
    (Original)
    Edie
    (Original)
    Chrissy
    (Original)
    Trudy
    (Original)
    Marge
    (Original)
    Lily
    (Original)
    Kate
    (Original)
    Brandy
    (Original)
    Agnus Angst
    (Original)
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Pro Info

  • First Preview
    Sep121985
  • Opening Date
    Sep261985
  • Closing Date
    Oct51986
  • Previews
    14
  • Performances
    391
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The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe - October 1985
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe - October 1985
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe - October 1985
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe - October 1985
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe - October 1985
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe - October 1985
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe - October 1985

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 Highest Weekly Gross: $254,147 (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 7200 1079 7 0 95.33% -4.56%
Sep 28, 1986 17 $219,839.00 $0.00 $10,488.00 $29.14 $0.00 7545 1079 7 0 99.89% 2.63%
Sep 21, 1986 16 $209,351.00 $0.00 $5,804.00 $28.50 $0.00 7346 1079 7 0 97.26% 1.46%
Sep 14, 1986 15 $203,547.00 $0.00 $26,040.00 $28.13 $0.00 7236 1079 7 0 95.80% 6.74%
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