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Broadway Box Office Soars: Hamilton Leads Blockbuster Week
13 Oct
Summary
- Hamilton grossed over $3 million, topping Broadway's box office.
- Broadway productions saw a 27% increase in receipts last week.
- Total attendance for Broadway shows reached nearly 250,000.
Broadway theaters experienced a remarkable surge in ticket sales for the week ending October 11, with total receipts reaching $35,292,434. This represents a substantial 27% increase from the previous week, driven by strong performances from several hit shows and new productions.
"Hamilton" continued its reign as the top earner, grossing an impressive $3,090,634, bolstered by the return of original cast member Christopher Jackson. "Other Desert Cities," starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, and Allison Janney, also performed exceptionally well, grossing over $2 million and selling out its previews.
New revivals like "A Few Good Men," featuring Bradley Whitford, and other popular shows such as Billy Crystal's "860, Oh, Mary!" and the long-running "Chicago," contributed to the overall increase in both revenue and attendance. Total attendance for the week rose by 10% to 248,496, indicating a healthy demand for live theater.
Despite the recent surge, the 2026-27 season-to-date gross is down approximately 8% compared to the same period last year. However, the current strong performance signals a positive trend for Broadway.
