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Broadway Weekly Grosses Fall on Mid‑July Shakeup

High‑profile closures followed by star absences created sudden demand swings that underline a broader season decline.

Overview

  • The Broadway League reported $30,989,768 in grosses for the week ending July 19, 2026, a roughly 6 percent drop from the prior week with 31 shows playing and total attendance of 255,560.
  • Proof played its final performance July 19 and posted a standing‑room‑only final week at 101.83 percent capacity, grossing about $934,473 in its strongest week of the run.
  • Cats: The Jellicle Ball announced an August 8 closing and saw a post‑announcement surge to roughly $823,972 and 97 percent capacity after audiences rushed to buy last‑chance tickets.
  • Oh, Mary! fell to about $911,738 after lead Meg Stalter missed most performances with illness and then returned Friday, showing how single‑star availability can sharply affect box office receipts.
  • Top weekly earners remained blockbusters such as Hamilton and Death of a Salesman while season‑to‑date totals through week eight stood near $282.97 million, down about 9 percent year‑over‑year amid high running costs and summer volatility.