Record-Breaking 'Merrily We Roll Along' Revival Closes, Grosses $2.77M in Final Week

July 10, 2024
Record-Breaking 'Merrily We Roll Along' Revival Closes, Grosses $2.77M in Final Week
  • Broadway's revival of Stephen Sondheim's 'Merrily We Roll Along' closed after a record-breaking run, grossing $2.77 million in its final week.

  • The production starred Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, and played to full capacity with an average ticket price of $357.94.

  • This success is part of a resurgence in popularity for Sondheim musicals since his death in 2021, with other revivals like 'Sweeney Todd' and 'Into the Woods' also breaking box office records.

  • The revival of 'Merrily We Roll Along' not only recouped its $12 million capitalization but also raised $4 million to film the production.

  • The musical's success marks a significant comeback from its initial failure in 1981 and sets a new high for Sondheim musicals on Broadway.

  • Broadway shows collectively grossed $31.93 million for the week, with a total attendance of 250,342, despite a typical 8% decrease in grosses for the July 4 holiday week.

  • The industry continues to thrive with high audience engagement and financial success.

Summary based on 4 sources


Get a daily email with more Theatre stories

More Stories