Marathon, time change slows Broadway box office

Broadway sales downshifted a little in Week 23 (March. 31-November. 6), although two shows became a member of the selection, assisting to keep your cume on componen using the prior sesh.One reason behind the downtick could lie within the November. 6 switchover from daylight not waste time, which some legiters believe adversely impacts B.O. Also affecting biz was the NY Marathon, annoying vacationers and Gothamites.Primary Stem cume ended up, just, to $21.two million for 30 shows around the boards, with attendance rising slightly to 230,161.The 21 musicals made $17,142,682 for 80.9% from the Broadway total, with attendance of 180,467 as well as an average compensated admission of $94.99. The nine plays made $4,047,124 for 19.1% from the Broadway total, with attendance of 49,694 as well as an average compensated admission of $81.44. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com