The new boys in town have proven themselves to be popular on the boards. The Broadway production of The Boys in the Band grossed $1,035,583—108.21 percent of its potential—over eight performances in the week ending May 20.
The boost follows a seven-show week the week prior, the result of an on-stage injury sustained by Jim Parsons, who has since returned to the show. The all-star cast also features Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells, Tuc Watkins, and Robin De Jesús.
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Meanwhile, usual suspects took the top slots, with Hamilton, The Lion King, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Springsteen on Broadway and Wicked leading the pack as the highest-grossing shows of the week.
Also riding a marginal wave was SpongeBob SquarePants, which, at $730,325, played its highest-grossing week since April 8. The musical earned 12 Tony Award nominations May 1, and further recognition on Broadway’s biggest night could help deliver a continued high tide.