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Broadway's Blockbusters: Wicked Soars as Films Loom
25 Nov
Summary
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child achieved its highest gross.
- Wicked's strong performance precedes its film adaptation release.
- The Queen of Versailles announced its closing due to mixed reviews.
Broadway's industry box office charts are currently dominated by "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," which achieved its highest gross of $2.97 million last week. This surge coincides with an increase in average ticket prices to $229 and a full 100 percent capacity at the Lyric Theatre.
Following closely was "Wicked," which secured the third-highest grossing spot with $2.5 million, anticipating the release of its film adaptation, "Wicked: For Good." This strong performance contrasts with "The Queen of Versailles," which announced its closure in January after a run marked by mixed-to-negative reviews, though it received a positive notice from The New York Times.
Newer productions also saw mixed results. "Two Strangers Carry A Cake Across Manhattan" opened to an 82 percent capacity, while "Marjorie Prime" began preview performances at 91 percent capacity. These openings indicate a dynamic landscape for current Broadway productions.
