Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/18/17 — Page 2

neonlightsxo said: "Obviously, Waitress was going to drop without Sara but those are surprisingly strong numbers for Betsy's first week.

I think Sara started in March or April. There were some million dollar weeks with Jessie but I think the show generally sits in an $800,000-$900,000 range. Hopefully Betsy can get back up there and keep it in that range. It's a wonderful show and I'd like to see it run for a while. Plus, if Sara is going to come back at some point to boost grosses, I doubt it'll be a few months after her recent run.

Bandstand's numbers still aren't amazing but they're trending upwards. It looks like a decent little boost from the successful Tony's performance but nothing that dramatic.

I'm curious if A Bronx Tale could get its numbers up with different casting. It could certainly coast in this place where it has leveled out. Many shows wish they could do that kind of consistently solid business.

Natasha, Pierre has been consistently over a million the last few weeks so it's hard to identify a Tony's bump. Fingers crossed they can keep it up once Groban departs. I also don't think Ingrid Michaelson will have an identifiable effect on the box office given these numbers.

Yay, Bandstand! Not so yay for Groundhog Day.

What is Groundhog Day's weekly nut? 750K?

MadsonMelo said: "I can't believe that Andy Karl will have another ''Rocky'' situation, sad for him."

It really is. He, and the show, deserve better. I know it's showbiz, no one deserves anything, but it's still very disappointing.

I just hope this doesn't cause him to stop doing theater in favor of TV, like Raul Esparza. (Obviously, it won't be on SVU.)

qolbinau said: "In what world are Waitress' numbers good? That's one of the largest drops we've probably ever observed here - a horrific decline. I suppose as long as they're breaking even?

I didn't realise Ebersole has been out - still, it does have some challenging times ahead. Hope it can hold steady!

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The Waitress numbers aren't surprising. As someone who saw Sara Bareilles twice, she really took the musical to another level. It wasn't just the singing, it was her earthy sense of humor and likability. If I were Waitress's producers I'd be willing to pay an arm and a leg to entice her back to Waitress.

"Bandstand had its best week yet! Very happy for them and I hope they continue to grow. "

Very happy for the show also, wonder if it is due to Tony performance which most people seemed to like.

Andy got an Olivier for this role, he's fine.

When do you all think GHD will close? I have tickets for my birthday in Sept but I wonder if I'll get a refund??

ANDY KARL has updated his social media with photos that signal he may be depressed about not winning the TONY ... it must be hard even though it seems like he grew quite an ego this season... I wonder if he's already auditioning for other shows??

The only other example that comes to mind immediately (but no where near as significant) is when CZJ/Lansbury left Night Music. The Hudson drop wasn't as strong if I recall - but felt.

If they are still making a profit then yes it doesn't matter/it's all good. It's just interesting to see how much of a draw Sara was - she really filled the bank account. Deserved every $ she earned.

Skimbleshanks2 said: "ANDY KARL has updated his social media with photos that signal he may be depressed about not winning the TONY"

Which social media is that, I don't see anything in FB or Twitter??!



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"That being said, I don't think anyone here is ignorant to the facts you're pointing out. "

And yet, Trump is our President.

Skimbleshanks2 said: "When do you all think GHD will close? I have tickets for my birthday in Sept but I wonder if I'll get a refund??

ANDY KARL has updated his social media with photos that signal he may be depressed about not winning the TONY ... it must be hard even though it seems like he grew quite an ego this season... I wonder if he's already auditioning for other shows??



"He has? I met him a few weeks ago and he couldn't have been nicer.

Clyde15 said: "I can't imagine that Bandstand has that High of an operating cost. I mean it basically has one set...and must have a smaller pit as the cast plays their own instruments... "

Size of the set is mostly irrelevant to weekly operating costs, and once Sunset closes, Bandstand will have the largest orchestra on Broadway* since the instrument-playing actors are also contracted as AFM802 musicians





*thats off the top of my head, I could be off by one or two chairs

Updated On: 6/20/17 at 11:46 PM