Two new shows opened on Broadway last week for a total of 28 shows with the revival of “Other Desert Cities” not only making it into the Million Dollar Club; but nearly hit the $2 million mark and it is still in previews.
Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, and Allison Janney; the play “Other Desert Cities” helped Broadway to an increase of over 15% and a box office draw of over $27 million.
“Hamilton” topped the list last week as fans flocked to see the show while the original George Washington – Christopher Jackson” – is in residence. It was the only show to make into the $2 Million Club last week.
Just nine of the 28 shows running last week made it into the Million Dollar Club with “Other Desert Cities” the only new entry into the list.
The Million Dollar Club:
“Hamilton”
“Other Desert Cities”
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
“MJ The Musical”
“The Lion King”
“Oh, Mary!”
“Wicked”
“The Lost Boys”
“Chicago”
Of the 18 shows that made it into the 90% Club, “Hamilton” and “Othe Desert Cities” were the only shows to pack the house with 100% audience capacity.
The 90%Club:
“Hamilton”
“Other Desert Cities”
“Hadestown”
“MJ The Musical”
“Paranormal Activity”
“Chicago”
“School Girls, Or, The African Mean Girlss Play”
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
“Just in Time”
“Schmigadoon!”
“Buena Vista Social Club”
“The Book of Mormon”
“The Lion King”
“Oh, Mary!”
“The Rocky Horror Show”
“The Imaginary Invalid”
“Operation Mincemeat”
“& Juliet”