Chess Shatters Broadway Box Office Records with $2 Million Haul

The Broadway revival of Chess just set a massive house record. The production earned over $2 million last week at the Imperial Theatre. It played to 96 percent capacity before its official opening on November 16.

This remarkable revenue makes it the third-highest grossing show on Broadway right now. The industry is surging into the lucrative holiday season with a 20 percent weekly increase in overall grosses.

Hamilton Leads Pack as Industry Revenue Rebounds Strongly

The Broadway landscape remains competitive. According to industry figures reported by Reuters, Hamilton continues to dominate with a $3.9 million weekly gross. Wicked followed with a strong $2.3 million.

The Lion King secured fourth place at $1.9 million. The star-powered Waiting For Godot, featuring Keanu Reeves, brought in a solid $1.7 million. This shows a healthy and diverse market of hits.

New Productions Showcase Strong Early Financial Performance

Other productions are also posting impressive numbers. Just in Time, starring Jonathan Groff, had its best week yet with $1.39 million. Its average ticket price rose to $243.

The new musical The Queen of Versailles opened to mixed reviews but still grossed over $1 million. Upcoming shows like Oedipus at Studio 54 are also performing well, earning $750,000 at full capacity.

The Broadway box office is demonstrating robust health heading into the holidays. Record-breaking performances from revivals and new shows signal strong audience demand and a vibrant theatrical economy.

Thought you’d like to know

Q1: Which Broadway show made the most money last week?

Hamilton was the top earner with $3.9 million. Wicked came in second with $2.3 million. The revival of Chess was a close third with just over $2 million.

Q2: How full was the theatre for *Chess*?

The Imperial Theatre was 96 percent full for all performances last week. This high occupancy rate directly contributed to its record-breaking $2 million revenue haul for the house.

Q3: What was the average ticket price for *Just in Time*?

The average ticket price for Just in Time reached $243 last week. This was its highest rate yet and a key factor in the show achieving its best weekly gross of $1.39 million.

Q4: How is the overall Broadway industry performing?

Total industry grosses jumped 20 percent from the previous week. This rebound from a seasonal dip indicates a strong start to the crucial holiday period for Broadway theatres.

Q5: Did any new shows open successfully?

The Queen of Versailles opened and grossed over $1 million despite mixed critical reception. Another new production, Oedipus, sold out completely and earned $750,000 in previews.