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Samantha Eggar, 'The Collector' Star, Dies at 86
21 Oct
Summary
- Ragtime revival at Broadway's Vivian Beaumont earns over $1 million
- Kristin Chenoweth's 'The Queen of Versailles' previews to strong ticket sales
- Broadway sees mix of sell-outs and underperformers in fall season
On October 21, 2025, the Broadway community mourns the loss of acclaimed actress Samantha Eggar, who passed away at the age of 86. Eggar was known for her memorable performances in films such as 'The Collector' and 'Doctor Dolittle'.
Despite this somber news, the Broadway landscape remains vibrant, with several productions making waves in the fall season. The revival of 'Ragtime' at the Vivian Beaumont Theater has been a standout, earning a staggering $1,052,045 in its opening week and playing to sell-out crowds. Kristin Chenoweth's highly anticipated return to Broadway in 'The Queen of Versailles' is also off to a strong start, filling 91% of seats during its first six preview performances.
While some shows are thriving, others have faced challenges. Underperformers for the week include 'Beetlejuice' at the Palace Theater, which operated at just 68% of capacity, and 'Chicago', which reached 71% of capacity. However, the overall Broadway landscape remains healthy, with the 32 shows on the Great White Way collectively grossing $38,189,430 for the week ending October 19, 2025, a 12% increase from the same period last year.
