Industry grosses were up 12 percent last week as a number of new shows began previews amid the spring rush and as crowds flocked to see Jonathan Groff as he winds down his run in Just In Time.
Cats: The Jellicle Ball began previews at the Broadhurst Theatre last week and played to 100 percent capacity, bringing in a strong $612,084 across its first four previews. The revival, reimagined as a ballroom competition, is set to open April 7, after an Off-Broadway run last spring.
The Fear of 13, starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson, also had a strong showing as the play began previews at the James Earl Jones Theatre last week and played to 98 percent capacity, bringing in $474,131 across the first three shows. The play comes to Broadway after a West End run and is set to open April 15.
Becky Shaw, starring The Pitt’s Patrick Ball and Weapons’ Alden…
