The Best Man
- Preview: September 5, 2000
- Open: September 17, 2000
- Close: December 31, 2000
Play - Revival
Running Time: 2hrs 30mins
The 1960 play by Gore Vidal about power, ambition, political secrets, ruthlessness and the race for the presidency.
For The Record:
The original B’way production of “The Best Man” opened on Mar 31, 1960 at the Morosco. Joseph Anthony directed a cast which included Melvyn Douglas, Lee Tracy, Leora Dana, Ruth McDevitt & Frank Lovejoy.
Total Gross:
$5,998,667
Average Weekly Gross:
$352,863
Total Attendance:
112,255
Average Weekly Attendance:
66%
Staff & Creative Team
General Manager:
Albert PolandCompany Manager:
Rick ShulmanCasting Director:
Stuart Howard AssociatesAdvertising Representative:
Serino CoynePress Agent:
Jeffrey Richards AssociatesProduction Stage Manager:
Jane GreyAuthor
Gore VidalDirector
Ethan McSweenySettings
John ArnoneCostumes
Theoni V AldredgeLighting
Howell BinkleySound
David Van TieghemCast
| Arthur Hockstader | 09/05/2000 - 12/31/2000 |
| William Russell | 09/05/2000 - 12/31/2000 |
| Alice Russell | 09/05/2000 - 12/31/2000 |
| Joseph Cantwell | 09/05/2000 - 12/31/2000 |
| Mabel Cantwell | 09/05/2000 - 12/31/2000 |
| Sheldon Marcus | 09/05/2000 - 12/31/2000 |
| Dick Jensen | 09/05/2000 - 12/31/2000 |
| Mrs. Gamadge | 09/05/2000 - 12/31/2000 |
| Don Blades | 09/05/2000 - 12/31/2000 |
| Clyde Carlin | 09/05/2000 - 12/31/2000 |
| News Commentator (Voice) | 09/05/2000 - 12/31/2000 |
| Delegate/Third Reporter | 09/05/2000 - 12/31/2000 |
| Fourth Reporter/Delegate | 09/05/2000 - 12/31/2000 |
