Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/13/19

[Rob]

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 1/13/2019 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section.

Also, you will find information on each show's historical grosses, cumulative grosses and other statistics on how each show stacked up this week and in the past.

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Up for the week by attendance was: WAITRESS (26.5%), THE BAND'S VISIT (12.2%), THE NEW ONE (9.8%), THE WAVERLY GALLERY (8.3%), AMERICAN SON (4%), THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT (3.2%), THE FERRYMAN (1.3%), NETWORK (0.1%), TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (0.1%),

Down for the week by attendance was: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (-19.3%), SCHOOL OF ROCK (-18.5%), ANASTASIA (-11.2%), KINKY BOOTS (-10.5%), WICKED (-7%), MY FAIR LADY (-6.9%), PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL (-5.9%), CHICAGO (-5.9%), FROZEN (-5.6%), ALADDIN (-4.7%), TRUE WEST (-3.9%), BEAUTIFUL (-3.3%), THE LION KING (-2.7%), THE CHER SHOW (-1.1%), THE BOOK OF MORMON (-0.9%), MEAN GIRLS (-0.5%), DEAR EVAN HANSEN (-0.2%), CHOIR BOY (-0.2%), COME FROM AWAY (-0.1%), THE PROM (-0.1%),

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[haterobics]

Ouch, (insert blank)! Time to close up the (setting of show).

[Fordham2015]

Wow, that Phantom drop! But nice bump for Lifespan in its last week, and Sara saves Waitress once again.

Glad to see Band's Visit up too- I was there over the weekend and the show is in great shape. 

[bdn223]

I'm surprised Frozen didn't drop more. Based the massive ad blitz and re-haul of the shows marketing material and marquee I'd was expecting a much larger drop this week. 

[ChildofEarth]

I realize we are entering lean times for many shows, but it looks like Come From Away might leave the millionaires club.

[Call_me_jorge]

ChildofEarth said: "I realize we are entering lean times for many shows, but it looks like Come From Away might leave the millionaires club."

I agree, but I can’t imagine dropping just below a million will impact the show that much. I can’t imagine it having a high operating cost. 

Speaking of operating costs, what’s the bands visits? Are they still in the black right now?

and please let the King Kong gross drop even more. Thank god

[Fordham2015]

Call_me_jorge said: 

Speaking of operating costs, what’s the bands visits? Are they still in the black right now?

TBV recouped in September 

http://www.playbill.com/article/the-bands-visit-recoups-on-broadway

 

[Call_me_jorge]

Fordham2015 said: "Call_me_jorge said:

Speaking of operating costs, what’s the bands visits? Are they still in the black right now?

TBVrecouped in September

http://www.playbill.com/article/the-bands-visit-recoups-on-broadway

"

Cool, but that’s not what I asked.

[ACL2006]

THE CHER SHOW was one of only a few shows to see an increase in grosses. NICE!

[BritCrit]

bdn223 said: "I'm surprisedFrozendidn't drop more. Based the massive ad blitz and re-haul of the shows marketing material and marqueeI'd was expecting a much larger drop this week."

If I'm correct, the new, Elsa-centric marketing materials were unveiled on social media  just before Christmas, so I don't think they're a sign of January desperation...

Although this is one of Frozen's lowest-grossing weeks, it still confirms that it is the critic-proof success we all feared it would be. It's currently on around $83 million, and I expect it to reach the $100 million mark by its 1 year anniversary at the end of March.

In short, never underestimate the devotion of the Frozen fandom...

[HogansHero]

Call_me_jorge said: "Cool, but that’s not what I asked."

True, but you can do the math, which reveals a higher nut than I would expect: about $781k assuming they announced in close proximity to recouping which may not be the case of course. 

[DiscoCrows]

Rough estimate, what's The Prom's running cost?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Call_me_jorge said: "ChildofEarth said: "I realize we are entering lean times for many shows, but it looks like Come From Away might leave the millionaires club."

I agree, but I can’t imagine dropping just below a million will impact the show that much. I can’t imagine it havinga high operating cost.

Speaking of operating costs, what’s the bands visits? Are they still in the black right now?

and please let the King Kong gross drop even more. Thank god"   It is downright tacky and ugly to wish that a show have lower grosses. Never in a million years would I deign to make that sort of stupid remark.  Whatever shortcomings a show might have, they have actors who are working as hard as possible to make their show a success.  I'd rather wish them all the luck in the world.   

 

[ACL2006]

I wouldn't worry about COME FROM AWAY anytime soon. It's still selling out with a $118 average ticket price, Just the weeknight shows will likely always be up at TKTS all winter. It's also participating in the 2-for-1 week(s) this winter(Saturdays & Sundays excluded).

[RWPrincess]

BritCrit said: "bdn223 said: "I'm surprisedFrozendidn't drop more. Based the massive ad blitz and re-haul of the shows marketing material and marqueeI'd was expecting a much larger drop this week."

If I'm correct, the new, Elsa-centric marketing materials were unveiled on social media just before Christmas, so I don't think they're a sign of January desperation...

Although this is one of Frozen's lowest-grossing weeks, it still confirms that it is the critic-proof success we all feared it would be. It's currently on around $83 million, and I expect it to reach the $100 million mark by its 1 year anniversary at the end of March.

In short, never underestimate the devotion of the Frozen fandom..."

Exactly. My friend just took her 7 year old to see Frozen this past weekend as her first Broadway show and she loved it. Kids who were toddlers when this movie came out are now old enough to want to see this on Broadway. I'm not sure it will be around as long as Aladdin but I definitely think it will be around at least one more holiday season with the movie sequel coming out in November.

[bdn223]

RWPrincess said: "BritCrit said: "bdn223 said: "I'm surprisedFrozendidn't drop more. Based the massive ad blitz and re-haul of the shows marketing material and marqueeI'd was expecting a much larger drop this week."

If I'm correct, the new, Elsa-centric marketing materials were unveiled on social media just before Christmas, so I don't think they're a sign of January desperation...

Although this is one of Frozen's lowest-grossing weeks, it still confirms that it is the critic-proof success we all feared it would be. It's currently on around $83 million, and I expect it to reach the $100 million mark by its 1 year anniversary at the end of March.

In short, never underestimate the devotion of the Frozen fandom..."

Exactly. My friend just took her 7 year old to see Frozen this past weekend as her first Broadway show and she loved it. Kids who were toddlers when this movie came out are now old enough to want to see this on Broadway. I'm not sure it will be around as long as Aladdin but I definitely think it will be around at least one more holiday season with the movie sequel coming out in November."

 

Thats a terrible run for a Disney show, they are financed with a 5 year run in mind minimum. Unlike other musicals Disney shows are not financed with the mindset of if its a hit on broadway we we only further reap the rewards when it gets licensed to regional and high school theaters. There are shows they produce that are exceptions to that such as Freaky Friday, Newsies, The Jungle Book, Peter and The Starcatcher, but Frozen is not one of them. It was fast tracked to Broadway with the idea it would be the new crown jewel of Disney on Broadway. Hunchback of  Notre Dame, didn’t come to Broadway because Disney didn’t want to risk oversaturating the market. If Frozen doesn’t run at least for 5 years it will be seen as failure by the company. 

[BritCrit]

bdn223 said: "RWPrincess said: "BritCrit said: "bdn223 said: "I'm surprisedFrozendidn't drop more. Based the massive ad blitz and re-haul of the shows marketing material and marqueeI'd was expecting a much larger drop this week."

If I'm correct, the new, Elsa-centric marketing materials were unveiled on social media just before Christmas, so I don't think they're a sign of January desperation...

Although this is one of Frozen's lowest-grossing weeks, it still confirms that it is the critic-proof success we all feared it would be. It's currently on around $83 million, and I expect it to reach the $100 million mark by its 1 year anniversary at the end of March.

In short, never underestimate the devotion of the Frozen fandom..."

Exactly. My friend just took her 7 year old to see Frozen this past weekend as her first Broadway show and she loved it. Kids who were toddlers when this movie came out are now old enough to want to see this on Broadway. I'm not sure it will be around as long as Aladdin but I definitely think it will be around at least one more holiday season with the movie sequel coming out in November."



Thats a terrible run for a Disney show, they are financed with a 5 year run in mind minimum. Unlike other musicals Disney shows are not financed with the mindset of if its a hit on broadway we we only further reap the rewards when it gets licensed to regional and high school theaters. There are shows they produce that are exceptions to that such as Freaky Friday, Newsies, The Jungle Book, Peter and The Starcatcher, but Frozen is not one of them. It was fast tracked to Broadway with the idea it would be the new crown jewel of Disney on Broadway. Hunchback of Notre Dame, didn’t come to Broadway because Disney didn’t want to risk oversaturating the market. If Frozen doesn’t run at least for 5 years it will be seen as failure by the company."

I think the success of Frozen on Broadway will depend on the success of Frozen 2. If that does well, then Frozen could cement its status on Broadway. If not, then it could be gone by late 2020 or early 2021...

The comment that Frozen was intended to be Disney's "Crown Jewel" highlights the problem it is facing. By typical Broadway standards, it has been incredibly successful. But the popularity and success of the original film means that the stage version was hyped as "The Lion King for women" and even the most devout Frozen fan knew that it would be almost impossible to meet those lofty expectations...

That's the issue with Disney in general. When a Broadway musical makes $83 million in 10 months, but is considered a failure for not making $100 million in that time, it is a sign that greediness is beginning to overwhelm everybody...

[Jarethan]

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Call_me_jorge said: "ChildofEarth said: "I realize we are entering lean times for many shows, but it looks like Come From Away might leave the millionaires club."

I agree, but I can’t imagine dropping just below a million will impact the show that much. I can’t imagine it havinga high operating cost.

Speaking of operating costs, what’s the bands visits? Are they still in the black right now?

and please let the King Kong gross drop even more. Thank god" It is downright tacky and ugly to wish that a show have lower grosses. Never in a million years would I deign to make that sort of stupid remark. Whatever shortcomings a show might have, they have actors who are working as hard as possible to make their show a success. I'd rather wish them all the luck in the world.

I agree with you to a point.  Never wish for people to be unemployed.  

I also disagree with you.  The longer it runs, the more people are going to waste hard-earned money on junk.  This is the type of show where families will buy tickets to introduce their kids to Broadway.  The kids will love certain parts', i.e., the more the puppet does, the better, and will be bored stiff and restless the rest of the time.  The sooner it closes, the less money ticket PURCHASERS waste.

On a similar note, I saw The Prom over Christmas and I enjoyed it mildly; but I wouldn't recommend into anyone I know, because IMO it feels too Summer Stock (e.g., that tinny orchestra , those cheesy costumes, those mediocre songs) to be paying $179.  I am not even sure that it is worth what they charge at TKTS.  I don't want to see people unemployed (the cast and book were the only reason to see the show), but it just isn't worth Broadway prices to me.  I would be okay paying $60 to see it at the Cape Playhouse, but not at Broadway prices.  (Maybe a move to an off-Broadway venue at some point???)

 

[laurensambrose]

How long do people think My Fair Lady has? 

[Jarethan]

I would guess Labor Day at a minimum, with any additional time based on the timeframe that LCT has for its next production.

[Jonwo]

Jarethan said: "I would guess Labor Day at a minimum, with any additional time basedon thetimeframe that LCT has for its next production."

I think LCT will try and find a name for Higgins when HHP leaves in July. I think if they want a Downton Alumni, Dan Stevens would be good. 

[haterobics]

Jarethan said: "On a similar note, Isaw The Prom over Christmasand I enjoyed it mildly; but I wouldn't recommend into anyone I know, because IMO it feels too Summer Stock (e.g., that tinny orchestra , those cheesy costumes, those mediocre songs) to be paying $179."

It doesn't look like a ton of people are paying that, but I think was a fun ride, and between the scene-chewing leads, the energy of the ensemble, the ridiculousness of the show, and how needed distractions are given the daily news, it was totally something I've told people to see. But with the caveat that it is a ridculous, fun, scene-chewing fun time...

[poisonivy2]

laurensambrose said: "How long do people think My Fair Lady has?"

Depends on them finding a good Eliza once Benanti leaves. Good Elizas don;t grow on trees.

[haterobics]

poisonivy2 said: "Good Elizas don't grow on trees."

I don't think any people grow on trees?

[RWPrincess]

Jonwo said: "Jarethan said: "I would guess Labor Day at a minimum, with any additional time basedon thetimeframe that LCT has for its next production."

I think LCT will try and find a name for Higgins when HHP leaves in July. I think if they want a Downton Alumni, Dan Stevens would be good."

I think Dan would be a good draw and he's based in NY so hopefully that helps. I thought his version of Evermore in the BATB live action movie was great and I was upset they didn't let him record it without the Beast voice overlay. If MFL doesn't work out, I can think of a few other current shows where he would be a good stunt cast.