Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Broadway Box Office Reports Strong Gains and Hits
Broadway's box office had a good week!
Ticket sales brought in over $30 million.
Some shows did especially well, like 'Mamma Mia!'
which made the most money ever in a single week.
A play called 'Purpose' finished its run, breaking a house record.
A new play called 'Art', starring famous actors, is starting strong.
Attendance was steady compared to the previous week.
More people are going to Broadway shows than last year.
Broadway's total gross for the week was $30,631,166, up 7% from the previous week.
Attendance held even at 237,539, but was up 12% year-to-year.
'Purpose' broke the Hayes Theatre house record with $1,020,309 in its final week.
'Mamma Mia!' had its best weekly gross ever at $1,787,105.
The play 'Art' grossed $668,504 in its first three previews.
- Who
- Broadway shows
- What
- Broadway box office saw an increase in gross and attendance.
- When
- During the week ending August 31, in the 14th week of the 2025-26 season.
- Where
- Broadway theaters
- Why
- Various shows had strong performances, including 'Purpose', 'Mamma Mia!', and 'Art'.
- Total Gross
- $30,631,166
- Attendance
- 237,539
- Season-to-Date Gross
- $491,321,351
- 'Purpose' Gross
- $1,020,309
- 'Mamma Mia!' Gross
- $1,787,105
- 'Art' Gross
- $668,504