Broadway Grosses: Broadway Bounces Back

After a tough time two weeks ago, Broadway rebounded last week. All but two Rabbit Hole and Ring of Fire of the shows running on the Great White Way had an increase in gross as compared to the week ending March 5. The Lion King benefited from the biggest jump, up $140,890 to come in at $1,181,736. Other shows that felt significant positive differences include Rent, The Color Purple and The Light in the Piazza.

Here is a look at who was on top and who was not for the week ending March 12:

FRONTRUNNERS By Gross
1. Wicked $1,327,886
2. The Lion King $1,181,736
3. Spamalot $1,004,309
4. Jersey Boys $997,329
5. The Color Purple $966,113

UNDERDOGS By Gross
5. Doubt $303,309
4. Bridge and Tunnel $296,677
3. Rabbit Hole $248,564
2. Ring of Fire $205,372*
1. Well $60,685**

FRONTRUNNERS By Capacity
1. The Pajama Game 101.40%
2. The Odd Couple 100.81%
3. The Lion King 100.63%
4. Wicked 100%
5. Jersey Boys 98.57%

UNDERDOGS By Capacity
5. Doubt 77.25%
4. The Producers 73.83%
3. Barefoot in the Park 62.48%
2. Ring of Fire 44.91%*
1. Well 35.37%**

*Number based on seven preview performances and one regular performance
**Number based on four preview performances

Data provided by The League of American Theatres and Producers.