Broadway Box Office Rebounds With Much Ado About Nothing Leading
Broadway theaters reported a strong weekly performance with Much Ado About Nothing earning $2.3 million in its first week of eight shows.
Top Earnings And Capacity
Hamilton topped the charts with $2.7 million while Other Desert Cities brought in $2.5 million. Much Ado About Nothing reached full capacity and sold tickets for an average of $194. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brought in $1.7 million while The Lion King made $1.8 million. Billy Crystal's show 860 generated $1.5 million during this specific reporting period.
New Shows And Previews
The musical Wanted opened on Nov 8 to mixed reviews after playing a heavily comped week. It brought in $517,134 and filled 94 percent of available seats for the opening night. Here There Are Blueberries began previews with 99 percent capacity and grossed $669,084 across seven performances. Holiday radio play It's a Wonderful Life played six shows with 78 percent capacity.
Industry Growth Trends
Overall industry gross rose 24 percent while attendance increased by 15 percent this week. The rebound included Halloween and marathon weekend factors alongside the addition of two new productions. Several shows were in previews including Downstate and The Fanstasticks which drew crowds last week.
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