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Broadway Sees Strong Finish to Summer Season
8 Sep
Summary
- Broadway grossed over $26 million for the week ending Sept 6.
- Attendance was up 3% year-to-year, with 220,836 attendees.
- Hamilton led top earners with over $2.1 million in ticket sales.
Broadway concluded its summer season with robust performance for the week ending September 6, generating $26,258,361 in total grosses. This figure represents a modest 2% increase from the prior week and a notable 4% rise compared to the same period last year.
Total attendance reached 220,836, a slight 1% dip from the previous week but a solid 3% increase year-over-year. Productions like "Harry Potter and The Cursed Child" saw significant gains, likely boosted by holiday tourism. Top-grossing shows included "Hamilton," "MJ," and "The Lion King," with "Hamilton" also boasting the highest average ticket price.
Season-to-date, Broadway has grossed $489,296,981, a slight decrease of about 5% from the previous season. However, attendance remains strong, down only 1% year-to-year, indicating sustained audience interest in live theater.
