How did the snowstorm impact Broadway grosses?

Broadway grosses tumbled close to 14 percent as several productions canceled performances due to the snowstorm in New York City.

Which Broadway shows canceled performances due to the snowstorm?

Ten productions canceled a total of 13 performances on Sunday, including & Juliet, Aladdin, All Out: Comedy About Ambition, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Mamma Mia!, MJ, Ragtime, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, The Book of Mormon and The Lion King.

Which Broadway musical has recouped its capitalization costs?

The Outsiders announced it had recouped its $22 million capitalization costs as of the week ending Dec. 28, 2025, becoming the first musical of the 2023-2024 season to do so.

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Broadway Battles Blizzard: Snowstorm Slams Ticket Sales

27 Jan

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Summary

Broadway grosses dropped nearly 14 percent due to canceled performances.
Ten productions canceled 13 performances on Sunday due to the storm.
The Outsiders recouped its $22 million capitalization costs.

Broadway Battles Blizzard: Snowstorm Slams Ticket Sales

Broadway experienced a significant downturn in grosses, falling by close to 14 percent as a winter storm led to performance cancellations. Ten shows, including "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" and "The Lion King," canceled a combined 13 performances on Sunday, impacting overall industry attendance.

Despite the challenges, 21 productions continued as scheduled. Some shows strategically offered deep discounts to draw patrons, while others faced criticism from performers for requiring travel during a state of emergency. "Harry Potter" saw the largest gross drop, losing $528,620 after canceling one show.

Amidst the seasonal downturn and weather disruptions, "The Outsiders" achieved a major milestone, announcing it had recouped its $22 million capitalization costs as of the week ending December 28, 2025. This marks the first musical from the 2023-2024 season to reach this financial goal.