Broadway at the Eccles Contributes Millions Economic Activity to Salt Lake City
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is expected to generate millions during its three-week run at Eccles Theater.
Cameron Macintosh production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has been playing to capacity houses at Eccles Theater since opening on Wednesday, April 8. Based on data from The Broadway League, Touring Broadway has contributed more than $307 million in economic activity during the past 24 months in the Salt Lake City metro, reflecting both direct expenditures related to presenting Broadway shows and additional spending by theatergoers. Across the country, audiences contribute more than $1.34 billion annually to local economies through dining, transportation, employment, shopping, and lodging tied to their theater experience. This combined spending highlights Broadway’s role in supporting local businesses and jobs while driving economic activity beyond the stage.
On April 7, 2026, The Broadway League released the Economic Impact of Touring Broadway 2023–2024 report. According to the report, Touring Broadway generates substantial direct spending from producers, presenters, and venues, while also drawing audiences into downtown areas where they support local businesses. This activity creates a ripple effect throughout the local economy, as dollars spent in connection with Broadway performances continue to circulate across industries and extend into surrounding communities. Based on this study, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will bring in more than $36.5 million of economic activity during its three-week run in Salt Lake City. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA’s 3-week run along with 6-weeks of WICKED, 5-weeks of HAMILTON and 3-weeks of LES MISÉRABLES make up $187 million of that $307 million of impact for the local economy.
Broadway Across America has invested significantly in Salt Lake City in recent years developing comprehensive education programs with local schools and training programs with I.A.T.S.E. Local 99. Broadway at the Eccles, which is co-presented with Salt Lake County Arts and Culture, also developed their first festival this past November in collaboration with Salt Lake County Arts and Culture with the Voices of Women Festival that took place during the touring Broadway engagement of SUFFS and highlighted Utah’s Women’s Suffrage story as well as highlighting Utah Women’s Organizations.
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