Having Our Say (Broadway, Booth Theatre, 1995) | Playbill

Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

Broadway
Play
Original


SYNOPSIS:

Adapted for the stage by Emily Mann, Having Our Say is an enthralling full-length play based on the bestselling book by Sarah (Sadie) Delany and Elizabeth (Bessie) Delany. This powerful production revolves around the remarkable lives of African-American sisters, Sadie and Bessie Delany, who both surpass the age of 100. Their extraordinary journey unfolds as they share their personal experiences, which include growing up as the daughters of a former slave who became a respected professor, establishing successful careers, and integrating a New York suburb.

During its celebrated run on Broadway, Having Our Say captivated audiences and received a Tony Award nomination for Best Play. Through this powerful adaptation of the Delany sisters' book, audiences are invited to witness a compelling tale that transcends race and gender, offering a profound reflection on American history as seen through the eyes of two unforgettable women.

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
1995 Outstanding Actress in a Play Nominee
Outer Critics Circle
1995 Outstanding New Broadway Play Nominee
Tony Award
1995 Play Nominee
1995 Best Direction of a Play Nominee
1995 Best Actress in a Play Nominee

QUICK STATS

(as of Dec 31, 1995) Total Current Gross: $5,342,140.00 Highest Weekly Gross: $239,033.00 (Week Ending Dec 31, 1995)   Average Ticket Price: $29.65 Average % Capacity: 68.03%

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
Dec 31, 1995 31 $239,033.00 $0.00 $123,367.00 $37.85 $50.00 6,316 781 8 0 101.09% 39.85%
Dec 24, 1995 30 $115,666.00 $0.00 -$10,976.00 $30.23 $50.00 3,826 781 8 0 61.24% -5.05%
Dec 17, 1995 29 $126,642.00 $0.00 -$7,834.00 $30.58 $50.00 4,142 781 8 0 66.29% -8.07%
Dec 10, 1995 28 $134,476.00 $0.00 -$2,837.00 $28.94 $50.00 4,646 781 8 0 74.36% -0.29%
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