Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-05-29
Broadway's 2025-2026 season closed with record-breaking box office success, grossing nearly $2 billion and exceeding the previous year's historic totals. "The Book of Mormon" triumphantly reopened after a three-week fire shutdown, while "Every Brilliant Thing" starring Mariska Hargitay in her Broadway debut continues to lead the box office alongside the play "Salesman."
Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-05-29
Key Highlights
Season Box Office Milestone
Broadway's 2025-2026 season grossed nearly $2 billion in total revenue, exceeding last year's historic box office performance. Though attendance was slightly down compared to the previous year, a modest increase in paid admissions led to overall growth despite the season running one fewer week.
"The Book of Mormon" Reopens
The satirical musical, celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, returned to Broadway on May 28, 2026, just three weeks after a fire forced the theater to shut down. The production missed 25 performances during the closure but reopened to strong audience demand.
Box Office Leaders
"Every Brilliant Thing," featuring Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay in her Broadway debut, and the play "Salesman" are leading the box office, with newer musicals still trailing these top performers.
Coming Up
Theater Festival Announces Schedule
The Broadway Bound Theatre Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has announced its August 2026 performance schedule, featuring 2 musicals and 10 new play world premieres running July 23–August 16 at AMT Theater in the Theater District.
Upcoming Major Productions
Several high-profile Broadway productions are in development for the fall season, including "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Winter Garden Theatre, opening November 19, 2026, starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell under director Jamie Lloyd.
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