Proof, featuring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, completed its limited engagement at the Booth Theatre on July 19, grossing $934,473 in its final performance. The production exceeded venue capacity during its concluding week, delivering one of its stronger financial results during the run.
Cats: The Jellicle Ball generated increased box office activity following its closure announcement for August 8. The musical earned $823,972 across seven performances, compared to $766,808 the previous week across eight performances. Capacity utilization climbed to 97 percent from 82 percent week-over-week, representing a notable uptick in audience demand.
Hamilton maintained its position as the highest-grossing Broadway production with $2.2 million in weekly earnings. Death of a Salesman followed with $2.06 million across seven performances, trailed by The Lion King at $1.9 million, MJ at $1.8 million, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at $1.6 million.
Broadway experienced an overall contraction in the reporting period, with both grosses and attendance declining approximately six percent industry-wide. Every Brilliant Thing cancelled one performance and registered the week’s lowest box office tally at $361,158, with capacity at 77 percent. Oh, Mary! saw grosses drop $130,000 to $911,738 due to star Meg Stalter’s illness-related absences. Additionally, Dog Day Afternoon concluded its run on July 12, reducing the number of productions playing to 31 from 32 the previous week.