Maya Rudolph and Mariska Hargitay wrapped up their final performances on Broadway during the holiday week, significantly impacting box office revenues. Rudolph's last show, Oh, Mary!, grossed $1.5 million on Sunday, making it the fifth highest-grossing production of the week. This performance coincided with the July 4th holiday, which contributed to an overall drop in attendance and revenue across the industry.
Broadway Box Office Performance Overview
The box office faced a downturn during the holiday week, with overall revenues down 20 percent compared to the previous week. Attendance also fell by 11 percent, as all 32 productions currently running experienced declines. The top-grossing shows included:
- Hamilton: $2.1 million
- The Lion King: $1.87 million
- Death of a Salesman: $1.9 million
- Oh, Mary!: $1.5 million
- Every Brilliant Thing: $1.1 million
Despite the overall drop, capacity remained robust at 99 percent. The closure of three productions the previous week also contributed to the decline.
Final Performances of Maya Rudolph and Mariska Hargitay
Maya Rudolph concluded her role in Oh, Mary! on Sunday, July 4, with a remarkable average ticket price of $214. This made it the highest average ticket price on Broadway for the week. Meg Stalter will take over the role starting July 6. Hargitay's last performance in Every Brilliant Thing also marked a significant moment, bringing in $1.1 million across seven performances.
Impact of the Holiday Week on Broadway Shows
The holiday week saw notable declines for several shows, with productions like Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Schmigadoon, The Lost Boys, and The Rocky Horror Show each experiencing drops exceeding $200,000. The combination of the holiday and scheduled absences among performers affected overall attendance and revenue.
Tracee Ellis Ross is set to step into the role previously held by Hargitay starting Tuesday, July 6. The changes in the cast are expected to bring new energy to the productions.
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