Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/29/26 — Page 2

EDSOSLO858 said: "Kad said: "Grosses down 7% from this week last year. The shows that have been doing well remain doing well, but everything else is taking a hit and a number seem to either be in freefall or plateauing at unsustainable grosses."

Just 5 weeks in, but we’re down by over 10% this fiscal season so far."

Could we be entering a January 2009 moment this summer with mass closings across the board? I hope not.

quizking101 said: "I also REALLY love that Rocky Horror, despite two sudden cast departures - having two understudies part of the week, then one understudyand a new cast member the latter half the week, they still managed to break the house record at Studio 54. I consider it a win for Team Sherie Rene Scott! (Her first performance on Friday was entirely sold out)

I will say that I am curious as to what will happen with Rocky Horror after 7/19, if there are any more cast changes and how that will affect sales. Part of what drove demand was the scarcity of tickets since it was supposed to be a limited run. Now that they have extended to November, I wonder if there will be a softening point in the future like other shows are showing now"

I’m fairly certain that the ticket prices for Rocky are the highest or among the highest that have ever been charged for a Studio 54 production. Not difficult to break house records when you’re charging over $300 for a ticket.

ACL2006 said: "Matteo Lane didn't do much for Chicago's grosses."

He was cast in the wrong role. Imagine the ticket sales if he was playing Roxie.

I don’t really think Matteo Lane would be much of a draw in any show, which isn’t a slight against him- he’s kind of a niche figure at best and isn’t broadly known. He has yet to have a major breakout role in film or TV, or even a hit comedy special that brings him to wide attention. He also seems to be doing the bare minimum plugging of it on his social media.

I think Nick Adams would be a wonderful choice as Billy Flynn. He has extensive experience with theatre..including Chicago. He can sing, act and dance.....an amazing triple threat. Another possibility would be Cheyenne Jackson. As the late Judy Tenuta used to say: "It could happen"!

A few quick thoughts…

- Schmigadoon got a boost and is holding it, but as someone who saw the TV show, I have long suspected it would have limited appeal to people who don’t catch the Golden Age references.

- As an out-of-towner, I would never plan a trip to see shows when the World Cup is happening in New Jersey with the Fourth of July on a Saturday. Plus, it is supposed to be horribly hot this week, which I assume will hurt box office numbers.

- Maybe Happy Ending had a worse week than Operation Mincemeat, which didn’t do well either. Sigh.

Kad said: "gibsons2 said: "Theatrefan2 said: "Schmigadoon doesn't seem to be getting a significant post Tony's bump

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Because it sucks and WOM matters more than a Tony win"

It has fine WOM, regardless of whatever one may think of it themselves."

I think this may be one where the word of mouth has less impact than usual. I admit that I have not seen it and that I so not intend to see it (maybe if it makes it to local regional theatres, I will).

I thought the TV show was almost embarrassing, the Tony number (and any others I have seen) did zero to spike my interest, and it just sounds so squirmy. The word of mouth I have heard was 'very muted positive'. Several friends conveyed to me the old 'I enjoyed it, but I would not have missed anything if I didn't see it, and it is definitely not worth a drive from the suburbs.' I would call it positive with reservations.

TheatreMonkey said: "Matt Rogers said: "ACL2006 said: "Matteo Lane didn't do much for Chicago's grosses."

He was cast in the wrong role. Imagine the ticket sales if he was playing Roxie."

This. As a fan of Matteo Lane, I can't help but feel he looks awkward -- and almost uncomfortable --in these pictures. Maybe it's a different story seeing him live, but I wish he had had the opportunity to guest in a different role, or in another show."

Lane has come off as a Billy Flynn that's still in the closet. He's trying too hard to play it straight but his flamboyant personality is peaking out.

gibsons2 said: "Theatrefan2 said: "Schmigadoon doesn't seem to be getting a significant post Tony's bump

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Because it sucks and WOM matters more than a Tony win"

Documented proof?

Those are long term factors that are part of, but cannot be wholly responsible for, the drop. Issues such as the spike in the costs of energy and consumer goods and the alienation of countries that provide NYC with tourists, both caused by our idiotic administration, are things that have immediate impact and compound the long term underlying issues.

DrMonicaDeMoneco said: "Time for 2 strangers to pack it in and Matteo Lane’s contact not to be extended"

Oddly enough, TWO STRANGERS outgrossed CHICAGO this week. There isn’t any need for them to pack it in just yet. TWO STRANGERS also seems to be doing similar to what CATS is doing, and dynamically pricing down their seats closer to showtime to try and increase attendance while making some money on a seat that isn’t as high as they want, but better than going for rush price or empty altogether.

Matteo isn’t being extended. He’s always been a limited engagement until Mark Ballas comes back in a few weeks