Mark J. Franklin
A very crowded Broadway was busy last week, with a total of 36 productions. $34,650,614at the moment is 10% more than last year.
Approximately 92% of all available seats were filled and total attendance was 299,107 This was an increase of approximately 15% compared to the previous year.
At least five shows are opening in the week ending April 21, with six more in previews. Almost all were above his 90% of capacity, with one exception.
- With It opened on April 17th at the Marquis and made a lot of money. $1,481,592 And 99% of the seats were filled.
- Saf It opened at the Music Box on April 18th and was profitable with 93% of seats occupied. $555,012;
- stereo sound Opened on April 19th, sold out in Golden, did well at the box office $335,737;
- hell's kitchen Opened on April 20th, Schubert's occupancy rate is 98%, sales are 98% $776,634;
- Kit Kat Club Cabaret At August Wilson, all seats were filled for six performances, but the revenue from several expensive press performances and two “Duel Opening” competition performances was significantly lower than the previous week. $823,217;
- patriots Seven previews were held last week, including a gala show with a large compilation; $375,842attendance rate was 92% of capacity.
- The heart of rock'n'roll During the last full week of screenings (opening day at James Earl Jones was April 22nd), 81% of seats were filled and the film was a box office success. $262,179;
- mary jane Freedman had a 96% increase in box office revenue. $373,284;
- Uncle Vanyaat 98% capacity at the Vivian Beaumont at Lincoln Center. $928,893. The first day is April 24th.
- mother playhaze, gross $520,636, 99% capacity. The first day is April 25th.
- great gatsbythe screening on Broadway was 95% capacity and was a huge box office success. $1,033,970.
lempickawas at just 75% capacity at Longacre due to star Eden Espinosa's illness, and the box office was meager. $354,585.
In the final week of performances, Doubt: Parable Todd Haymes was at 93% capacity and profitable. $549,803.
Broadway box office revenue so far this season $1,394,808,704the total number of attendees is 11,110,524.
All illustrations courtesy of the Broadway League. Visit the league's website for a complete box office list.
