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Broadway Box Office Falls From Thanksgiving Highs, Bids Farewell to Two Shows

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Caitlin Huston
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Broadway's holiday box office slump as two big musicals take their final bows after mixed performances, while a pair of new shows continue to impress.
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  • Tammy Faye and Water for Elephants played their final shows, with the former struggling to match its running costs despite a late uptick in ticket sales.
  • A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical and Death Becomes Her saw strong numbers, hinting at a potential turnaround for new Broadway productions in a challenging environment.
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Elton John, Louis Armstrong, Broadway, Wicked, The Lion King, Hamilton, Sunset Blvd., Elf, Tammy Faye, Water for Elephants, Swept Away, A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, Death Becomes Her
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