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Whitney Leavitt Fuels Chicago Musical's Record Gross
18 Feb
Summary
- Chicago musical grossed over $1.4 million last week.
- Whitney Leavitt's limited run as Roxie Hart draws crowds.
- Broadway experienced a strong week, with most shows gaining.
The Broadway musical Chicago achieved its highest gross since December 2023, earning $1,410,093 in the week ending February 15. This surge is attributed to the casting of Whitney Leavitt as Roxie Hart, who is part of the production's long-standing celebrity stunt-casting strategy. Leavitt's run continues through March 15.
Overall, Broadway saw a strong performance week, with 26 out of 27 productions experiencing box office gains. Shows like Aladdin, Hamilton, and Harry Potter saw increases of over $300,000, while The Lion King and Wicked jumped by more than $400,000. The total gross for all 27 productions reached $33,578,362, an 11.3% increase from the previous week.
Year-to-date, Broadway has grossed $1,394,123,670, marking an approximately 8% increase over the same period last year. Total attendance is up 3% year-to-date, with an average ticket price of $136.10 for the week ending February 15.
