‘Wicked’ Has Highest Grossing Week in Broadway History
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Caitlin Huston
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Broadway's blockbuster 'Wicked' shatters records, raking in a staggering $5 million in just one week - the highest weekly gross ever for any show on the Great White Way.
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- The hit musical played an unprecedented nine shows last week, $2 million more than the prior week, with an average ticket price of $290.61.
- Besides 'Wicked,' other productions like 'The Lion King,' 'Aladdin,' and 'The Great Gatsby' also broke box office records, proving the booming holiday season for Broadway.
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The Lion King, Aladdin, The Great Gatsby, The Outsiders, Elf The Musical, Gypsy, Wicked