Speed the Plow

Speed the Plow
Theatre: Ethel Barrymore
Status: Closed
(October 03, 2008 - February 22, 2009 )
  • Preview: October 3, 2008
  • Open: October 23, 2008
  • Close: February 22, 2009
Play - Revival
Running Time: 1hr 20mins

Movie executive Bobby Gould is pitched a movie by his best friend Charlie Fox. A green light seems imminent until Gould’s secretary, Karen, steps in.

For The Record:

“Speed-the-Plow” opened on May 3, 1988 at the Royale under the auspices of Lincoln Center Theater.  Gregory Mosher directed a cast which included Madonna (Karen), Joe Mantegna (Bobby Gould) & Ron Silver (Charlie Fox).

Total Gross: $8,477,093
Average Weekly Gross: $403,671
Total Attendance: 114,722
Average Weekly Attendance: 66%

Cast

Bobby Gould  10/03/2008 - 12/14/2008
Charlie Fox 10/03/2008 - 02/22/2009
Karen 10/03/2008 - 02/22/2009