Gross revenue of Broadway shows in New York 2006-2024
The gross revenue of Broadway shows in New York declined by 2.4 percent in 2023/2024 over the previous season, remaining below the peak in sales reported before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, Broadway shows' gross revenue amounted to roughly 1.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2023/2024.
Live performance theater industry in the U.S.
In 2023, the market size of the theater industry in the U.S. reached nearly nine billion U.S. dollars, showing signs of recovery after the impact of the health crisis. Meanwhile, the number of businesses in the U.S. live theater market exceeded 3.8 thousand in 2023, experiencing a three percent annual increase.
What are the most popular Broadway shows online?
Considering the international fame of Broadway shows, it’s no surprise that such performances also built a significant social media fan base. As of 2024, Hamilton was the most followed Broadway show on Instagram, with almost 1.8 million followers. However, the Lion King claimed the top spot when it came to the most liked Broadway shows on Facebook, with around 2.8 million Facebook likes that year.