Broadway Box Office: ‘Romeo + Juliet’ Ends Run On $1.5M High

During its final week, the production of Romeo and Juliet achieved its peak earnings, amassing an impressive $1.48 million, and playing to crowds that exceeded its full capacity by over 100%.

Last week, the theater production featuring Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor boasted the highest average ticket cost on Broadway, sitting at around $225 per ticket.

Driven by popularity, the play managed to recover its initial $7 million investment within the span of its 20-week run. Notably, this production boasted an audience that was among the youngest in Broadway history, with a staggering 14% of ticket buyers aged between 18 and 24, far exceeding the current industry average of 3%.

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The play’s success can be attributed to its high demand, as it successfully recouped its $7 million investment over the course of its 20-week run. Furthermore, this production set a record for having one of the youngest ticket buying audiences in Broadway history, with 14% of tickets sold to individuals aged between 18 and 24, compared to the industry’s typical average of just 3%.

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The play thrived due to its strong popularity, earning back its initial $7 million investment throughout its 20-week run. Additionally, it claimed a remarkable feat by boasting an audience that was among the youngest in Broadway history, with 14% of ticket buyers aged between 18 and 24, contrasting sharply with the current industry average of only 3%.

Last week, the Broadway production titled “All In: Comedy About Love” concluded its run at the Hudson Theater, earning a total of $1.53 million during its final performance with a rotating cast that included Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hank Azaria, Annaleigh Ashford, and Tim Meadows. The show successfully recovered its initial investment and announced plans for another staging next season.

Last week, “Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical” had its first preview performance at the Golden Theater, but it continued despite the lack of lighting on the marquee. This was because of President Trump’s tariffs, which caused a delay in the delivery of the specialized bulbs for the marquee. These bulbs are primarily sourced from a Chinese vendor, as stated by the production team, and their shipment was held up at customs due to the recent implementation of these tariffs.

The Broadway-bound musical, following its successful stint at the West End, kicked off with a bang, selling out all tickets and generating an income of approximately $111,460 on its opening night.

Over the holiday weekend, “Wicked” retained its position as the top-earning show of the week, amassing approximately $2.6 million. “Hamilton” came in second with earnings of $1.9 million, followed closely by “The Lion King” with $1.8 million. “The Outsiders” earned $1.55 million, while “All In” rounded out the top five.

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2025-02-19 01:57