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'Moulin Rouge!' tops Broadway box office with $2.3 million in final week

The musical concluded its Broadway run as the industry's highest grosser amid a broader modest lift in total theatrical attendance.

Updated Sep 1, 2026 · 20:20 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • 'Moulin Rouge!' ended its Broadway run on August 30 after grossing $2.3 million at over 100 percent capacity during its closing week.
  • The production recorded Broadway's highest average ticket price for the week at $223.46.
  • Overall Broadway ticket sales increased nearly 4 percent and attendance rose 2 percent week-over-week, despite several other productions operating near 60 percent capacity.

Key facts

  • 'Moulin Rouge!' grossed $2.3 million and operated at over 100 percent capacity during its final week before its August 30 closing performance.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • The production posted an average paid ticket price of $223.46, representing the highest average admission across the industry that week.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Other high earners included 'Hamilton' with $2 million, 'MJ' with $1.7 million, 'The Lion King' with $1.59 million, and 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' with $1.57 million.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • The stage adaptation of 'Paranormal Activity' generated $735,747 at 99 percent capacity following its August 25 opening.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Total Broadway grosses rose by nearly 4 percent and attendance climbed 2 percent compared to the previous week, even as shows such as 'Six: The Musical' and 'Stranger Things' hovered near 60 percent capacity.[The Hollywood Reporter]

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