Which show has the highest running costs?
Which show has the highest running costs?
JakeB
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#0Which show has the highest running costs?
Posted: 2/26/04 at 4:38pmWhen shows like Avenue Q rake in 300/400k a week, and Wicked rakes in $1m, in terms of percentage, which is making the most profit? Which shows cost the most to run (does anyone know exact figures?) and which is the least?
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#1re: Which show has the highest running costs?
Posted: 2/26/04 at 4:44pmGaaaaaghh!!! Math!!! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!
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#2re: re: Which show has the highest running costs?
Posted: 2/26/04 at 5:00pmI think that WICKED probably has the highest. It has a large cast, including a few of whom probably make much more than the minimum set by Equity, a large orchestra, a large theatre, and probably a large crew.
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#3re: re: re: Which show has the highest running costs?
Posted: 2/26/04 at 5:03pmI know that PRODUCERS has to make about 600,000-700,00 a week. WICKED, my guess is 700,000 to 800,000. AVENUE Q needs to take in over 200,000. That's about the same a play needs to make, and AVENUE Q is pretty much ranking at a play cost.
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