The musical revival of “Mamma Mia!” has hit Broadway with a flash and has let everyone know they are here to make an impact. In just their first full week of performances, the show made it into the top five of the Million Dollar Club! And the show is still in previews with comps and only seven shows in the first week. The show’s official opening is August 14.
Not surprising “Gypsy” has seen a significant increase in audience attendance as fans rush to see the show and six time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald before the show closes August 17.
As the “dog days of August” take hold, Broadway is beginning to see an increase in attendance 251,610 theater fans attending one of the 29 productions currently running.
Last season Broadway had the highest grossing season in its history and early number are looking even better.
“Wicked” and “The Lion King” top the Million Dollar Club again this week with draws of over $2 million.
Fourteen of the 29 shows made it in the Million Dollar Club this week.
The Million Dollar Club:
“Wicked”
“The Lion King”
“Hamilton”
“Mamma Mia!”
“Aladdin”
“Maybe Happy Ending”
“Death Becomes Her”
“MJ The Musical”
“Just in Time”
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
“Oh, Mary!”
“Gypsy”
“The Outsiders”
“Buena Vista Social Club”
Nineteen of the 29 shows made it in the 90% club this week with the top nine having at least 100% audience capacity. “Just in Time” continues to lead the list with standing room only audience capacities of 103%.
The 90% Club:
“Just in Time”
“Maybe Happy Ending”
“John Proctor is the Villain”
“The Outside”
“Hamilton”
“Mamma Mia!”
“Hadestown”
“Oh, Mary!”
“Wicked”
“Purpose”
“Death Becomes Her”
“The Lion King”
“Buena Vista Social Club”
“Aladdin”
“The Book of Mormon”
“Moulin rouge! The Musical”
“& Juliet”
“MJ The Musical”
“Operation Mincemeat”