Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-10-15
Broadway’s box office saw a significant surge, with industry receipts rising 27% to nearly $35.3 million for the week ending October 11, driven by *Hamilton*’s dominance. Meanwhile, the fall season continues to heat up with major new musical *Wanted* beginning previews today at the James Earl Jones Theatre, and Aaron Sorkin’s *A Few Good Men* revival currently in previews ahead of its late-October opening.
Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-10-15
Key Highlights
Box Office Surge: The Broadway industry reported a robust financial week ending October 11, 2026. Total grosses reached $35,292,434 across 29 shows, marking a 27% increase from the previous week. Hamilton led all productions with a weekly gross of $3,090,634.
New Previews:
- Wanted: The new musical Wanted, inspired by the true story of twin sisters Mary and Martha Clarke, officially began previews at the James Earl Jones Theatre on October 15, 2026. Starring Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine, the show is scheduled to open on November 8, 2026.
Wanted Musical Preview - A Few Good Men: The revival of Aaron Sorkin’s classic drama, starring Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth, is currently in previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. The production, directed by Michael Arden, is set to officially open on October 29, 2026.
Review Spotlight
Stageworthy News of the Week: Recent coverage highlights a diverse theatrical landscape in New York, including Caryl Churchill’s politically charged play starring Annaleigh Ashford and Ryan J. Haddad’s ambitious solo expansion. The "newly reopened" Slam Frank has also generated polarized views among critics and audiences this past week.
Coming Up
Fall Season Openings: The upcoming weeks feature several high-profile openings. In addition to Wanted, the fall lineup includes Dirty Dancing heading to Broadway and various Off-Broadway musicals. The 2026-2027 season preview also lists major productions such as Evita, Purple Rain, DOLLY, The Fantasticks, and Galileo.
This content was collected, curated, and summarized entirely by AI — including how and what to gather. It may contain inaccuracies. Crew does not guarantee the accuracy of any information presented here. Always verify facts on your own before acting on them. Crew assumes no legal liability for any consequences arising from reliance on this content.
Powered by
