Broadway Grosses: Even Before Opening, The Front Page Makes Headlines (Like This One)
The fall season is beginning to light up the marquees of Broadway, and instead of a splashy musical, it’s a classic play shining brightest. The revival of The Front Page began previews on September 20, and with just six shows under its belt, the starry production is poised to remain at the top for weeks to come, bringing in $921,998. Expect it to join the Millionaire’s Club once it reaches a full week of performances. Boasting a roster of Nathan Lane, Jefferson Mays, John Goodman, John Slattery, Holland Taylor, Sherie Rene Scott and more, The Front Page opens officially on October 20. Other productions new to the Great White Way, including The Cherry Orchard and The Encounter, have proven slower to warm up, but that could change following reviews and with increasing word-of-mouth.
Here’s a look at who was on top—and who was not—for the week ending September 25:
FRONTRUNNERS (By Gross)
1. Hamilton ($2,419,442)*
2. The Lion King ($1,789,056)
3. The Book of Mormon ($1,294,532)
4. Wicked ($1,285,548)
5. Aladdin ($1,272,615)
UNDERDOGS (By Gross)
5. The Cherry Orchard ($355,242)**
4. The Encounter ($325,531)**
3. Heisenberg ($267,064)***
2. Oh, Hello ($247,237)*****
1. Black to the Future ($157,184)******
FRONTRUNNERS (By Capacity)
1. The Book of Mormon (102.39%)
2. Hamilton (101.77%)*
3. The Front Page (101.63%)****
4. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (99.04%)
5. The Lion King (98.44%)
UNDERDOGS (By Capacity)
5. Something Rotten! (65.42%)
4. Kinky Boots (65.41%)
3. Paramour (64.24%)
2. On Your Feet! (62.07%)
1. Fiddler on the Roof (49.55%)
* Number based on nine regular performances
** Number based on eight preview performances
*** Number based on seven preview performances
****Number based on six preview performances
*****Number based on three preview performances
******Number based on one performance
Source: The Broadway League