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Broadway Grosses Reached $35.3 Million

The city's theater district saw strong ticket sales and high attendance for the week ending October 11.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Children’s Theater

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Broadway theater grosses totaled $35.3 million for the week ending October 11, with nearly 250,000 tickets sold across 29 active productions. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Broadway production grosses reached $35,292,434 for the week ending October 11, 2026. The period saw 248,496 tickets sold across 29 shows.

Why it matters

These figures represent a significant uptick in theater activity for the city, reflecting strong audience interest in ongoing productions.

Overall Broadway capacity utilization reached 94.93 percent with 248,496 tickets sold out of 261,768 available seats. The average ticket price during this period was $142.02.

The players

OH, MARY!

This theatrical production performed at the Lyceum Theatre and generated over $1.5 million in revenue.

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL

The production concluded its run at New World Stages during the reporting week.

The details

Twenty-nine shows played on Broadway during the week, highlighted by the performance of OH, MARY!, which grossed $1,592,306 at the Lyceum Theatre. Meanwhile, HEATHERS THE MUSICAL concluded its run at New World Stages.

Timeline

  1. The reporting week concluded on October 11, 2026.

  2. OTHER DESERT CITIES is scheduled to open on October 18, 2026.

  3. The production 860 is set to open on October 21, 2026.

  4. THE IMAGINARY INVALID will premiere on October 22, 2026.

Industry Dynamics

This weekly performance data highlights how seasonal programming shifts and production closures impact the broader Broadway theater economy. The theater district continues to navigate the balance between legacy shows and new openings as it moves into the fall schedule.

Theatergoers should be aware that high capacity utilization rates may make securing tickets for popular shows more difficult during peak weeks. With new shows opening soon, audiences can expect changes to the available schedule at various city venues.

The takeaway

The recent spike in revenue suggests a healthy recovery in theater attendance for the city. Residents planning to attend upcoming premieres should book tickets early to navigate the high capacity demand.

What happens next

OTHER DESERT CITIES opens on October 18, 2026, followed by the debut of 860 on October 21 and THE IMAGINARY INVALID on October 22.

Further reading

For more news on local productions, visit the Children’s Theater section.

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