Broadway Shows that have Recouped their Investments...

[mathewbrock]

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:24pm

Does anyone know where I can find a list of all the Broadway shows that have recouped their initial financial investments? Compared to all the shows there are, its a rather short list. I seem to vaguely remember seeing one somewhere online once, but can't seem to retrace my steps to get to it again. Thanks for your help!

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 6/13/06 at 1:39pm

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=899846#2239003

But, mind you, it's not entirely accurate. Read the rest of the thread to see why.

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 6/13/06 at 2:50pm

I found a book at the library several years ago that had a great appendix at the back that listed every musical season by season from 1945-46 to 1989-90 giving opening date, theatre, number of performances, and hit/flop status. I photocopied the chart but (foolishly) neglected to get the name of the book or author. I believe it was called THE BUSINESS IF BROADWAY. Anyhow, it provides a good reference for all the pre-1990 shows and I have the VARIETY issues to cover the years since. (Although, as Margo has advised in his posts, Variety's credibility may be on the line after this season.)

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 6/13/06 at 2:54pm

The Best Plays series has reprinted the Variety Hit/Flop lists in every volume for many decades, so if anyone is ever curious about or needs that info about a given show or show(s) from the past, then just check those.

[TheatreDiva612]

Posted: 6/13/06 at 4:05pm

Margo you are so smart.