Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-11-06
Broadway's weekly box office saw a slight dip of 13% compared to the previous week, totaling $29.5 million, with "Other Desert Cities" leading the charts with over $2.3 million in grosses. November brings a robust slate of new openings, including the musical "Wanted" and the Pulitzer finalist play "Here There Are Blueberries," while previews continue for high-profile productions like "Downstate" and a new musical featuring Raúl Esparza as Galileo Galilei.
Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-11-06
Key Highlights
Box Office Performance For the week ending November 1, 2026, Broadway’s total box office intake was $29,572,284 across 33 shows, marking a 13% decrease from the previous week. Despite the overall decline, Other Desert Cities maintained its top position, generating $2,347,158. This performance aligns with recent industry observations that consumers are increasingly splurging on live experiences, contributing to a record-breaking previous season that generated nearly $1.91 billion in ticket sales.
New Openings and Previews November is a pivotal month for new productions. The musical Wanted, inspired by the true story of Mary and Martha Clarke, is set to open on November 8 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, following its first preview on October 15. Additionally, Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich’s Pulitzer Prize finalist play, Here There Are Blueberries, which explores Nazi-era photos discovered by a Holocaust Museum archivist, is scheduled to open on November 9.
Review Spotlight
Other Desert Cities As noted in the latest weekly grosses report, Other Desert Cities continues to dominate the Broadway landscape, topping the charts for the week ending November 1. Its financial success underscores its status as a critical and commercial favorite this fall season.
Coming Up
November Openings The upcoming weeks will see several significant premieres:
- Wanted: Opens November 8 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, starring Solea Pfeiffer, Liisi LaFontaine, Luke James, and Ledisi.
- Here There Are Blueberries: Opens November 9, bringing a historical drama about Holocaust-era discoveries to Broadway.
- Downstate: Bruce Norris’s play, winner of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play, opens November 15 at the Booth Theatre in a strictly limited 12-week engagement directed by Joe Mantello.
- Galileo Musical: A new musical starring Tony nominee Raúl Esparza as Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei begins previews on November 10, with an official opening set for December 6.
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