'Lucky Guy' Pays Off for Investors "Lucky Guy," the Broadway play by Nora Ephron, which stars Tom Hanks as the newspaper columnist Mike McAlary, has recouped its $3.6 million capitalization after only eight weeks" worth of performances, the show's producers said. Preview performances began on March 1 and since the official opening on April 1 the production has consistently grossed more than $1 million at the box office each week. Directed by George C. Wolfe, "Lucky Guy" opened to generally positive reviews and was nominated for six Tony Awards on Tuesday, including a best actor nod for Mr. Hanks, best play and best direction for Mr. Wolfe. The show is currently scheduled to end its run at the Broadhurst Theater on July 3.