Broadway at Full Capacity. Literally and Figuratively

As of this past week, Broadway reached a remarkable milestone. 40 shows are now running simultaneously. With only 41 Broadway theaters, nearly every house is lit, staged, and selling. This is not just a sign of creative energy. It is a full-scale revival of the live entertainment economy, which not long ago was still navigating post-pandemic uncertainty.

For the week ending April 13, 2025, Broadway delivered:

💰 $44.16 million in total gross revenue

🎟️ 328,926 total attendees

🏟️ 90.8 percent average capacity across all venues

💵 $128.69 average ticket price

This level of activity would be impressive in any season. But with spring heating up, Tony campaigns beginning, and no scheduled closings until June 8 (Good Night, and Good Luck and Othello), we are entering a uniquely packed stretch of programming. 

🚨 Box Office Highlights 🚨 

Top 5 Grossing Shows:

Good Night, and Good Luck – $3.78 million

Othello – $3.12 million

Wicked – $2.46 million

Glengarry Glen Ross – $2.21 million

The Lion King – $2.09 million

Top 5 by Capacity Percentage:

John Proctor Is the Villain – 101.4%

Good Night, and Good Luck – 101.4%

The Outsiders – 100.8%

Just In Time – 100.8%

The Picture of Dorian Gray – 100.5%

Some shows are not only filling every seat…They are overselling, adding standing room, and drawing overflow crowds.

🎭 What This Means

For theatergoers, this abundance of offerings is a gift. More shows, more stars, more reasons to spend a night on Broadway. For the industry, it is a powerful sign of strength. Audiences are back, engaged, and spending. At the same time, the competition is real. With 40 active and only 1 theater dark, every production is fighting for attention, ticket sales, and staying power. Marketing budgets are rising. Discounts are increasing. Even the best-reviewed shows need momentum to break through. The next eight weeks, leading up to the Tony Awards on June 8, could determine which spring productions have a future and which quietly fade. But one thing is certain: Broadway is not just back...It is full!