The Broadway box office experienced a noticeable decline in the second full week of August, with a dip of about 9% compared to the previous week. The 25 shows grossed a total of $28,132,262, indicating a downward trend in overall revenue. This decrease can be attributed to various factors such as the absence of Illinoise from the chart, which contributed significantly to the box office in its final week. Despite this decline, attendance figures for the week were up by 9% compared to the same week last season.
While most productions on the roster reported box office drops, there were a few exceptions that stood out. Shows like Moulin Rouge!, Oh, Mary!, Cabaret, The Suffs, and The Wiz experienced increases in ticket sales. The Wiz, in particular, saw the biggest jump in receipts, closing its limited run with a significant increase in box office revenue.
Several productions, including Hadestown, Oh, Mary!, Once Upon a Time Mattress, Stereophonic, The Outsiders, and The Wiz, sold out during the week. Total attendance for the 25-show line-up was 225,384, with about 92% of all available seats being filled. While this was a slight decrease from the previous week, it still represented a 6% increase year-over-year.
Broadway’s performance in the 13th week of the 2024-25 season showed promising results, with a total gross of $428,075,221, up 7% over the previous year. Total attendance for the season reached 3,390,052, marking a 4% increase from the same period last year. These figures indicate a positive trend in Broadway’s financial performance and audience engagement.
While the recent box office numbers for Broadway may have shown a decline in revenue for the second week of August, there were notable exceptions with certain shows experiencing an increase in ticket sales. The overall season performance suggests a healthy growth in both revenue and attendance compared to the previous year. Broadway continues to attract audiences and generate significant revenue, reaffirming its status as a thriving hub for theatrical productions.