Broadway
Alfie Boe Leaving ‘Les Miserables:’ Replacing Tony Yazbeck as JM Barrie in ‘Finding Neverland’
‘Hamilton’ Loses Top Spot to ‘The Lion King’ Following Grammy Win; Tickets Pricier Than Ever
After a rapid climb to the top and a surge of popularity following a major Grammy win on February 15, Hamilton has been dethroned by The Lion King for the top spot for gross ticket sales on Broadway. Wicked, Aladdin, and The Book of Mormon hold the respective number 3, 4, and 5 positions The Crucible, Waitress & American Psycho to Hit Broadway This Spring; Tickets Already Rising
With the 2016 Tony Awards right around the corner, the last of the new shows will be beginning previews or opening in the next few months to secure eligibility for the for the 2015-2016 Broadway season. Along with the opening of new and revival productions, some shows must close to give way for the new ones taking their place.