Prior to its first preview (Feb. 2), the world premiere had taken in over $13.5 million in advance sales at the box office. That figure was the highest advance for any spring production on Broadway and, according to the New York Times, beat the previous record for a play, $13.05 million for the 2013 revival of Harold Pinter's Betrayal (produced by , also the producer of Fish in the Dark).
For the week of May 11-17, the production played to 101.6 percent capacity (the extra due to standing room), bringing in $1,208,230 at the box office.
The play, from the creator and star of HBO鈥檚 鈥淐urb Your Enthusiasm鈥� and co-creator of 鈥淪einfeld," is directed by Tony Award winner .
The cast also includes , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Jeff Still, and .
The limited engagement run of the production, originally scheduled through June 7, has been extended for six weeks through July 19. Beginning June 9, Tony Award winner will succeed David, who will play his final performance June 7, in the role of Norman Drexel.
Fish in the Dark is described as "a comedy about a death in the family."
The production has scenic design by , costume design by , lighting design by and sound design by and .
Fish is produced by Rudin.
Tickets, priced $65-$155, are now available at .
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