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Broadway's 'Celebrity Autobiography' Closes Early
16 Jun
Summary
- The show closed two months earlier than anticipated.
- It struggled to find an audience, playing only 40 performances.
- Weekly grosses were unsustainable, with only 37% capacity reached.
The Broadway production of Celebrity Autobiography will play its final performance on Sunday, June 21, concluding its run at the Shubert Theatre approximately two months ahead of its previously scheduled closing date. The show commenced previews on Saturday, May 16, with an official opening on Monday, May 18. By its conclusion, it will have presented 3 preview performances and 40 regular performances.
The production faced challenges in attracting a sufficient audience, a situation exacerbated by less-than-favorable reviews. Weekly grosses proved unsustainable, peaking at $74,437 for the week ending June 7, which represented only 37% of the Shubert's capacity with an average paid admission of $22.56.
Audience feedback online suggested that the material, previously staged internationally and regionally, had not been updated for its Broadway engagement. Producers have indicated that future plans for Celebrity Autobiography will be announced soon. The production's capitalization and recoupment status have not been disclosed.
