The Rivals
Theatre: Vivian Beaumont
Status: Closed
(November 26, 2004 - January 23, 2005 )
  • Preview: November 26, 2004
  • Open: December 16, 2004
  • Close: January 23, 2005
Play - Revival
Running Time: 2hrs 30mins

The 1775 comedy by Richard Brinsley Sheridan that tells the story of a rich captain who pretends to be a poor naval officer to court a lady who does not care about wealth.

For The Record:

 

The first known production of "The Rivals" to have premiered on Broadway opened at the Erlanger's Theatre (now the St James) on March 30th, 1930 and ran for 28 performances. A revival opened at the Shubert Theatre on January 14th, 1942 and ran for 54 performances.

Total Gross: $2,275,152
Average Weekly Gross: $252,795
Total Attendance: 46,130
Average Weekly Attendance: 64%

Staff & Creative Team

Casting Director:

Daniel Swee at Lincoln Center Theater

Advertising Representative:

Serino Coyne

Production Stage Manager:

Michael McGoff

Cast

Lydia Lanquish 11/26/2004 - 01/23/2005
Sir Anthony Absolute 11/26/2004 - 01/23/2005
Mrs Malaprop 11/26/2004 - 01/23/2005
Captain Jack Absolute 11/26/2004 - 01/23/2005
David 11/26/2004 - 01/23/2005
Thomas 11/26/2004 - 01/23/2005
Sir Lucius O'Trigger 11/26/2004 - 01/23/2005
Lucy 11/26/2004 - 01/23/2005
Bob Acres 11/26/2004 - 01/23/2005
Faulkland 11/26/2004 - 01/23/2005
Footman 11/26/2004 - 01/23/2005