Tony Awards Boost Broadway: ‘Good Night, And good Luck’ & ‘othello’ Exit on High Note, While Others Hope for a Post-Awards Bump
New York, NY – While it’s still early to gauge the full impact of Sunday’s Tony Awards on Broadway’s bottom line, initial box office reports reveal a strong finish for several productions, notably those that closed instantly after the ceremony. Notably,Good Night,And Good Luck starring George Clooney and Othello both achieved record-breaking weekly grosses,proving that critical acclaim and star power can translate into critically important ticket sales.
Record-Breaking Final Bows
Good night, And Good Luck concluded it’s run wiht a remarkable $4,331,226 gross – its highest weekly take ever. Othello wasn’t far behind, earning $3,807,875 in its final week. Both productions had already recouped their investments last month, ensuring a accomplished run for producers and investors. Glengarry Glen Ross also joins the list of financially successful shows, having recouped its investment prior to its June 28th closing.
Top Performers Leading Up to the Tonys
The week leading up to the Tony Awards saw these shows dominate the box office charts:
- Good Night, And Good Luck: $4,331,226
- Othello: $3,807,875
- wicked: $2,413,805
- Glengarry Glen ross: $2,358,099
- The Lion King: $2,002,468
Sold-Out Shows & Near Capacity
Demand was high across broadway, with several productions achieving sell-out status or coming close. These included: Buena Vista Social Club, Good Night, And Good Luck, John Proctor Is The Villain, Just In Time, Maybe Happy Ending, Oh, Mary!, Operation Mincemeat, Othello, The Outsiders, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and Wicked.
Tony Snubs & Struggling Shows
Though, not all shows benefited from the pre-Tony buzz. Several productions struggled to fill seats, potentially needing a post-tony boost to maintain momentum. Boop! The Musical filled only 85% of its seats,while Dead Outlaw (80%),Floyd Collins (77%),Real women Have Curves (72%),Smash (66%),and The Last Five Years (69%) all experienced lower attendance. The Last Five Years is already scheduled to close on June 22nd.
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