Overview
- Industry totals for the week ending Nov. 2 reached $33,880,998 on 277,506 tickets, down more than 8% from the prior week as attendance rose by about 255 people.
- Average paid admission declined to $122.09 from $133, and several productions reported comped opening and press performances that lowered recorded grosses.
- Halloween week and the New York City Marathon were cited as recurring seasonal headwinds, with outlets noting the sector now looks to the holiday tourist period for a rebound.
- Hamilton led with $3.43 million, followed by Wicked, The Lion King, Chess, and Waiting for Godot, while 13 of 35 running shows crossed the $1 million mark.
- Oedipus grossed $485,000 across four sold‑out previews, Chess took $1.72 million at 91% capacity over seven previews, Rob Lake Magic With Special Guests The Muppets earned just above $219,000 at 62% capacity, and comped openings held down reported grosses for Liberation and Little Bear Ridge Road as Liberation reported post‑opening sales wraps tripled after positive reviews.