Which show was the highest grossing on Broadway last week?

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" was the highest grossing show last week, bringing in $2.4 million.

What was the overall attendance trend on Broadway last week?

Overall attendance on Broadway fell five percent last week as spring break crowds dissipated.

Which new Broadway musical is facing capacity challenges?

The new musical "Beaches" saw capacity fall to 61 percent in its third week of Broadway previews.

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Broadway Box Office Sees Dip Post-Spring Break

21 Apr

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Summary

Overall Broadway gross fell 10 percent last week.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child topped the box office.
New musicals like Beaches face capacity challenges.

Broadway Box Office Sees Dip Post-Spring Break

Broadway's box office saw a decline last week, with overall gross decreasing by 10 percent and attendance by 5 percent following the dissipation of spring break crowds. Several productions also comped tickets in anticipation of their openings.

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" emerged as the highest-grossing show, earning $2.4 million at the Lyric Theatre. Other top earners included "Hamilton" with $1.9 million and "The Lion King" with $1.8 million. "Moulin Rouge!" brought in $1.6 million, bolstered by Megan Thee Stallion's appearance, and "Every Brilliant Thing," starring Daniel Radcliffe, entered the top five for the first time with $1.5 million and the highest average ticket price of $198.