Full Breakdown
Broadway Box Office Week Ending April 26, 2026: Top Grosses, Capacity, and Tony Nomination Outlook
4/29/2026, 6:24:43 AM
Weekly Box Office Overview
Broadway’s 40 productions earned $40,365,196 in gross revenue for the week ending April 26, 2026, selling 335,070 tickets at an average price of $120.47. Capacity utilization reached 89.61 %. The five highest-grossing shows were *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* ($2.305 M), *Hamilton* ($1.941 M), *The Lion King* ($1.886 M), *Every Brilliant Thing* ($1.648 M) and *Moulin Rouge!* ($1.639 M). *Every Brilliant Thing* posted the highest average ticket price at $208.93 and filled 100 % of its seats. Other sell-outs included *Chicago* (101 % of capacity) and *Ragtime* (100 %). Newcomers *The Rocky Horror Show* ($813,707, 99.6 % capacity) and *The Balusters* ($269,000, 90 % capacity) performed solidly, while *Beaches* recorded only 65 % capacity and a $476,871 gross.
Season Context and Upcoming Tony Nominations
All 2025-2026 season productions have opened, and Tony Award nominations are scheduled for May 5. Historically, nomination announcements boost weekly grosses, a factor producers hope will offset the modest 6 % year-over-year attendance decline reported for this week.
Key Shows and Performers
The week featured Daniel Radcliffe in the audience-interactive *Every Brilliant Thing*, Megan Thee Stallion’s final performances in *Moulin Rouge!* (ending May 1), Luke Evans headlining *The Rocky Horror Show*, and Jessica Vosk leading *Beaches*. Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri appeared in *Proof*, while Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf returned in *Death of a Salesman*.
Official Statements & Responses
Producers expressed disappointment over Megan Thee Stallion’s decision to leave *Moulin Rouge!* two weeks early, noted no public explanation for the abrupt departure, and confirmed a replacement performer will assume the role from May 2 through May 17. Financial data are sourced from The Broadway League.
Critical Reception
*The Rocky Horror Show* received strong reviews and near-full attendance; *The Balusters* and *The Lost Boys* earned generally positive notices. *Beaches* faced largely negative critiques, though reviewers praised Jessica Vosk’s performance. *Every Brilliant Thing* maintained 100 % capacity, leveraging its interactive format to sustain audience interest.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Grosses for *Every Brilliant Thing* appear as $1.65 million in one source and $1,647,836 in another; *Moulin Rouge!* is listed as $1.64 million and $1,638,650. No official reason has been given for Megan Thee Stallion’s early exit, and a replacement performer has not yet been announced.
What’s Next
Tony nominations will be announced on May 5, and a new performer is slated to lead *Moulin Rouge!* from May 2 onward. Observers will watch whether the nominations and casting change affect weekly box-office performance.
