Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-08-29
Broadway is preparing for a significant transition as *SIX: The Musical* announces its closing date, ending its nearly five-year run on Broadway. Meanwhile, the box office saw a slight dip in late August, with total grosses falling 8% week-over-week, even as new horror-themed productions like *Paranormal Activity* receive strong early reviews.
Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-08-29
Key Highlights
SIX: The Musical Sets Closing Date The international hit musical SIX: The Musical, written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, has officially set its closing date on Broadway. The show, which opened in October 2021, will conclude its Broadway reign later this year. This announcement marks a major shift for the theater district, freeing up one of its most recognized titles.
Box Office Trends Broadway’s box office performance showed a decline in Week 13 of the 2026-2027 season. For the week ending August 23, the 26 running productions grossed $24,840,816, representing an 8% decrease from the previous week. Despite this short-term dip, the season continues to show year-over-year growth compared to the same period last season.
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SIX: The Musical Sets Closing Date on Broadway | Playbill
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Review Spotlight
Paranormal Activity on Broadway The stage adaptation of the popular horror film franchise, Paranormal Activity, has officially kicked off the 2026-2027 Broadway season with strong critical reception. Critics have praised the production for effectively translating the found-footage style of the films into a live theatrical experience, generating significant buzz as one of the first major openings of the new season.
Coming Up
Fall 2026 Openings Several high-profile productions are scheduled to open in the coming weeks:
- Other Desert Cities: An all-star revival starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery, and Lily Rabe will begin previews at the Hudson Theatre on September 29, with an official opening set for October 18.
- The Imaginary Invalid: A new adaptation of Molière’s comedy featuring Bill Irwin, Rachel Bloom, and Dylan Baker will preview at the Todd Haimes Theatre starting September 25, opening October 22.
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