Marathon, time change slows Broadway box office

Broadway sales downshifted just a little in Week 23 (March. 31-November. 6), although two shows grew to become an associate from the selection, aiding and also hardwearing . cume on componen while using prior sesh.One cause of the downtick could lie inside the November. 6 switchover from daylight not spend your time, which some legiters believe negatively impacts B.O. Also affecting biz was the NY Marathon, annoying travelers and Gothamites.Primary Stem cume wound up, just, to $21.2 million for 30 shows round the boards, with attendance rising slightly to 230,161.The 21 musicals made $17,142,682 for 80.9% in the Broadway total, with attendance of 180,467 plus an average paid out admission of $94.99. The nine plays made $4,047,124 for 19.1% in the Broadway total, with attendance of 49,694 plus an average paid out admission of $81.44. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com