[Broadway Grosses w/e 8/21/2022] Where did the 76 Trombones go?
It is important to note that The Music Man was on a scheduled hiatus during the week ending 8/21.
The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in 8/21/22 include Hamilton, Into The Woods, The Lion King, MJ The Musical, Wicked, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, Aladdin, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, SIX, and The Book of Mormon.
See some quick data points below.
Number of Shows on Broadway: 20
Previous Week: 23
Total Gross: $22,232,527.25
Previous Week: $27,561,874.17
Total Attendance: 181,785
Previous Week: 213,234
Average Capacity: 10,161 (89.03%)
Previous Week: 10,470 (87.77%)
Average Paid Admission: $117.35
Previous Week: $123.65
Check out the individual show grosses for the week ending in August 21, 2022.
NOTES:
DEAR EVAN HANSEN canceled both performances on Saturday, 8/20.
THE MUSIC MAN was on a scheduled hiatus and did not hold any performances during week ending 8/21.
Thanks to the Broadway League for sharing this data.
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