'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child' Rebounds With Tom Felton; Christopher Jackson Keeps 'Hamilton' On Top – Broadway Box Office
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β’Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:10:54 +0000
π° What Happened
Broadway ticket sales fell 11% in the week ending 27 September. The total was $24,093,388, down from $27,070,361 the week before, after a wet and stormy weekend in New York.
Only three of the 26 shows did better than the week before. Attendance also dropped 11%, to 209,194. The figures were reported on 29 September 2026. More details come out each week.
π The Backstory
The Harry Potter play The Cursed Child picked up, helped by actor Tom Felton joining the cast. Hamilton stayed on top, led by Christopher Jackson.
School Girls; Or the African Mean Girls Play also rose, grossing $322,044. That was up $34,290, after strong reviews for its opening. Big shows often rebound once new stars join.
π― Why It Matters
Broadway's health shapes jobs and tourism in New York. Falling sales can lead shows to close. A strong week helps the whole theatre district.
Broadway ticket sales fell 11% in the week ending 27 September. The total was $24,093,388, down from $27,070,361 the week before, after a wet and stormy weekend in New York.
Only three of the 26 shows did better than the week before. Attendance also dropped 11%, to 209,194. The figures were reported on 29 September 2026. More details come out each week.
The Harry Potter play The Cursed Child picked up, helped by actor Tom Felton joining the cast. Hamilton stayed on top, led by Christopher Jackson.
School Girls; Or the African Mean Girls Play also rose, grossing $322,044. That was up $34,290, after strong reviews for its opening. Big shows often rebound once new stars join.
Broadway's health shapes jobs and tourism in New York. Falling sales can lead shows to close. A strong week helps the whole theatre district.