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Roxie Hart Reigns: Weaver Boosts Chicago's Box Office
15 Sep
Summary
- Reece Weaver's debut as Roxie Hart boosted Chicago's attendance to 100%.
- Chicago's weekly receipts increased by $184,882 with Weaver's arrival.
- Broadway grosses are down 5% from last week, impacted by Broadway Week.
Reece Weaver's arrival in "Chicago" as Roxie Hart has generated substantial excitement, immediately drawing full houses to the Ambassador Theatre. Her debut week saw attendance climb to 100% capacity, up from 88% in the preceding week, with ticket sales increasing by $184,882. This surge offers a strong start to her limited six-week engagement, which began September 7th.
Meanwhile, overall Broadway attendance for the week ending September 13th remained relatively steady, though total grosses saw a 5% decrease compared to the previous week. This dip is partly attributed to the Broadway Week ticket promotion. New production "School Girls; Or The African Mean Girls Play" also opened strongly, achieving 98% capacity at the Friedman Theatre.
Several productions achieved sell-out status last week, including "Just in Time" and "Paranormal Activity." Other popular shows like "Hadestown," "Hamilton," and "Wicked" also reported high attendance. "Six" saw a notable increase in attendance following its January 3rd closing announcement.
