Dirty Blonde
Comedy - Original
Helen Hayes Theatre
- First Preview: April 14, 2000
- Opening Date: May 1, 2000
- Closing Date: March 4, 2001
- Previews: 20
- Performances: 352
Playwright: Claudia Shear
Synopsis
A contemporary actress and a film archivist share a passion for the legendary film star Mae West and act out memorable moments from her life in Claudia Shear's comedic tribute to obsessive fandom.
Notes:
Mae West material courtesy of the Estate of Mae West by the Roger Richman Agency.
Opening Night Cast
| Claudia Shear | Jo, Mae | |
 |
Kevin Chamberlin | Charlie and others |
 |
Bob Stillman | Frank Wallace, Ed Hearn, and others |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Claudia Shear | Playwright | |
 |
James Lapine | Director |
| John Carrafa | Musical Staging | |
| Douglas Stein | Scenic Design | |
 |
Susan Hilferty | Costume Design |
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David Lander | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Kevin Chamberlin | Nominee |
| 2000 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Claudia Shear | Nominee |
| 2000 | Outstanding Lighting Design | David Lander | Nominee |
| 2000 | Outstanding Play | Claudia Shear | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Theatre World Award | Claudia Shear | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Actress in a Play | Claudia Shear | Nominee |
| 2000 | Direction of a Play | James Lapine | Nominee |
| 2000 | Featured Actor in a Play | Bob Stillman | Nominee |
| 2000 | Featured Actor in a Play | Kevin Chamberlin | Nominee |
| 2000 | Play | Nominee |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| Mar. 4, 2001 | 40 | $135,727 $282,720 |
-$14,561 | $39.97 $65.00 |
3396 589 |
8 0 |
72.07% | -7.22% |
| Feb. 25, 2001 | 39 | $150,288 $282,720 |
$3,017 | $40.23 $65.00 |
3736 589 |
8 0 |
79.29% | 10.25% |
| Feb. 18, 2001 | 38 | $147,271 $282,720 |
$24,276 | $45.27 $65.00 |
3253 589 |
8 0 |
69.04% | 10.42% |
| Feb. 11, 2001 | 37 | $122,995 $282,720 |
- | $44.53 $65.00 |
2762 589 |
8 0 |
58.62% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$556,281 $1,130,880 |
$42.50 | 13147 18848 |
32 0 |
69.75 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$7,925,422 $13,208,325 |
$47.63 $65.00 |
163977 219108 |
352 20 |
74.84 % | |||
