Number of seats at Broadway theaters in New York 2024, by venue
Out of 41 theater venues in New York hosting Broadway shows, 32 had a seating capacity of over 1,000 as of February 2024. Overall, the Gershwin Theatre, located in Midtown Manhattan, had the largest audience capacity, with 1,933 seats. By contrast, the Hayes Theater, named after renowned actress Helen Hayes, was the smallest venue to host Broadway shows, with 597 seats.
How many people attend Broadway shows every year?
During the 2023/2024 season, total attendance at Broadway shows in New York was above 12 million, slightly surpassing the figure recorded in the previous year. While attendance increased when compared to the 2022/2023 season, the gross revenue by Broadway shows in New York decreased by almost 40 million U.S. dollars in 2023/2024.
What are the most popular Broadway shows on social media?
In 2024, the most popular Broadway show on TikTok was The Lion King, with more than four million followers. Hamilton followed in the ranking with about half that number. In contrast, Hamilton was by far the most popular Broadway show on Instagram in 2024, registering almost 1.8 million followers, while The Lion King came in fifth place.