Broadway’s 2024-2025 season has officially become the highest-grossing season in the industry’s history, generating a record-breaking $1.89 billion in total grosses. This achievement surpasses the previous record of $1.82 billion set in the 2018-2019 season, according to the latest statistics released by The Broadway League.
Even with the extended 53-week calendar due to the leap year, the first 52 weeks of the 2024-2025 season still brought in an impressive $1.85 billion, firmly placing it as the new all-time high.
Attendance Trends and Ticket Prices
While total grosses soared, attendance slightly trailed the 2018-2019 record. The 2024-2025 season welcomed 14,658,531 theatergoers, compared to 14,768,254 in the 2018-2019 season. However, the average ticket price rose to $129.12, up from $123.87, explaining the revenue growth despite the dip in attendance.
Industry Resilience Post-Pandemic
Jason Laks, President of The Broadway League, expressed enthusiasm for the milestone:
“There is so much to celebrate about the 2024-2025 season… It has taken the hard work and imagination of thousands to bring the magic of Broadway back.”
Still, Laks emphasized the need for forward-looking strategies:
“Rising production costs and shorter windows for new shows to succeed present ongoing challenges. We can’t rely on old metrics of success.”
Record-Breaking Performances and Top Shows
One of the most notable highlights came from “Good Night, And Good Luck” starring George Clooney, which shattered records with an eight-performance week grossing $4,238,813, surpassing “Hamilton’s” 2018 record. The average ticket price for the show hit $337.59, with premium seats priced at $825.
Other standout performances for the week ending May 25 included:
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Wicked – $2,353,681
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The Lion King – $2,055,222
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Glengarry Glen Ross – $2,750,608 (with 9 performances)
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Othello – $3,327,506
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Maybe Happy Ending – $1,091,668
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Buena Vista Social Club – $1,240,685 (Spanish-language production, up for 10 Tony Awards)
Several productions also reported strong weekly growth, with 35 out of 40 shows increasing their grosses.
Season Highlights and Final Stats
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Total Weekly Gross for Week 53: $47,275,423 (Up 7% from previous week)
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Weekly Attendance: 342,076 (Up 2%)
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Sell-Out Shows: Hamilton, Wicked, Good Night, Othello, Buena Vista Social Club, and others
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Total Productions in 2024-2025 Season: 77 (43 opened this season)
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Average Seat Occupancy: 91.2%
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Season Duration: May 20, 2024 – May 25, 2025
Broadway continues to thrive despite mounting challenges, proving that live theatre remains a powerful cultural and economic force.
