Gross revenue of Broadway shows in New York 2006-2023

The gross revenue of Broadway shows in New York bounced back in the 2022/2023 season, after shrinking with the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While the 2021/2022 season only included 42 weeks due to the impact of the health crisis, the 2022/2023 season returned to the 52-week program. Overall, the gross revenue amounted to roughly 1.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2022/2023, nearly doubling from the previous year but not catching up with pre-pandemic levels.

Live performance theater industry in the U.S.

While the restrictions enforced during the health crisis hit theaters and similar venues hard, the market size of the theater industry in the U.S. showed signs of recovery in 2022 and was forecast to grow by nearly four percent in 2023 over the previous year. Meanwhile, the number of businesses in the U.S. live theater market was expected to surpass 3.8 thousand in 2023.

What are the most popular Broadway shows online?

Considering the international fame of Broadway shows, it’s no surprise that such performances also built a significant social media fan base. As of August 2023, Hamilton was the most followed show on Instagram, recording about 1.7 million followers on the social media platform. However, the Lion King claimed the top spot when it came to the most liked Broadway shows on Facebook, with the Disney classic registering more than 2.8 million Facebook likes as of August 2023.