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Broadway’s 2025-2026 Season Opens with Slight Box Office Dip Ahead of Tony Awards

Broadway kicked off its 2025-2026 season last week with a minor 5% dip in box office revenue compared to the previous week, a decline expected following the tourist-heavy Memorial Day weekend. During Week 1, the 40 productions collectively grossed $44,949,803, marking a significant 27% increase from the same week last year.

Total attendance reached 333,529 by June 1, down 3% from the prior week but up 16% year-over-year.

With the Tony Awards ceremony approaching this Sunday, here is an overview of how nominated productions are performing at the box office:

  • Boop! The Musical earned $492,211, down $36,278, with 78% seat occupancy at the Broadhurst Theatre. A Tony win or strong broadcast could boost its performance.

  • Buena Vista Social Club rose $78,789 to $1,161,897, with the Schoenfeld Theatre sold out.

  • Dead Outlaw dropped $101,335 to $465,538, filling 78% of seats at the Longacre Theatre. It may gain momentum after the Tonys.

  • Death Becomes Her fell $213,760 but maintained a strong $1,346,164 gross with 95% attendance.

  • Floyd Collins declined $33,976 to $469,724 with 73.9% attendance. Playing at the non-profit Lincoln Center Theater, it could benefit from Tony recognition before closing June 22.

  • Glengarry Glen Ross showed a $745,354 drop to $2,005,254, partly due to fewer performances (seven vs. nine). A Tony win for Bob Odenkirk may not significantly affect its strong audience.

  • Good Night, And Good Luck is “Tony-proof,” closing the day before the ceremony after breaking numerous box office records, including a record $4,245,599 last week.

  • Gypsy grossed $1,109,959, down $34,380, with only 77% of seats filled at the Majestic Theatre. A Best Musical Revival win or Audra McDonald’s trophy could increase interest.

  • John Proctor Is The Villain dropped slightly by $7,942 to $668,665 but sold out the Booth Theatre, maintaining strong momentum.

  • Just In Time saw a slight increase of $207 to $1,217,729, with sellouts at Circle in the Square Theatre.

  • Maybe Happy Ending increased $13,139 to $1,104,808, consistently selling out the Belasco Theatre.

  • Oh, Mary! brought in $1,170,106, a minor decrease of $18,636, but remained sold out. It is one of the season’s standout shows regardless of Tony results.

  • Operation Mincemeat dropped $70,415 to $729,953, selling out the Golden Theatre, awaiting Tony support.

  • Othello rose $222,751 to $3,550,257, with key cast members leaving before the Tonys.

  • Pirates! The Penzance Musical declined $72,775 to $472,988 with 92% attendance; nominated for Best Musical Revival but considered a long shot.

  • Purpose edged up $5,830 to $610,723 at the Hayes Theatre, nearing a sell-out and considered a strong contender.

  • Real Women Have Curves gained $13,422 to $391,999 but filled only 68% of seats; Tony wins could provide a boost.

  • Smash suffered a $247,297 drop to $625,409, with attendance at 68%, unlikely to see significant Tony impact despite two nominations.

  • Stranger Things: The First Shadow fell $144,310 to $896,800 with 83% attendance; a win for lead actor Louis McCartney or recognition for technical effects may boost interest.

  • Sunset Blvd. increased $199,629 to $1,253,003; any Tony wins would be a positive send-off before closing July 13.

  • The Last Five Years dropped $74,638 to $460,508, with 80% attendance; scheduled to close June 22.

  • The Picture of Dorian Gray, one of the biggest hits, grossed $1,475,919 with full houses at the Music Box Theatre. Tony wins would be a bonus before closing June 29.

All data provided by The Broadway League. For further box office details, visit their official website.

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