Theater
Hamilton Tickets Rise After Segments on '60 Minutes' & 'Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon'
Spring Awakening Revival Can't Fill Seats; Resale Ticket Prices Dropping Fast
The idea for the revival of 'Spring Awakening' was revolutionary when it first came about in the headlines and caused an uproar of excitement when it was announced that it would transfer to Broadway earlier this year. However, the show hasn't been able to live up to the hype, and can't seem to fill seats, despite its positive reviews by fans and critics alike. These extra seats are leading the secondary ticket market prices to drop fast. Now is the time to spot a bargain. 'Spring Awakening's' original run star Jonathan Groff, currently starring in the hit Hamilton, said that he was in love with the fact that the show has returned, and had high hopes for the arrival. 'Gentleman's Guide' & 'King and I' - Resale Ticket Prices Surge for Broadway Productions
Late-summer into early fall tends to be a dry-spell period when it comes to Broadway ticket sales and attendance, as post-Labor Day is a time when shows close their doors and grosses take a huge dip. The lull rarely lasts longer than mid-October when the market takes a huge swing into the green around this time of year, and similarly after the Christmas season when March rolls around. This year, the October jump occurred just after Columbus Day holiday weekend for the resale ticket market, as the jump in average ticket price is actually 5% higher than it was at this time last year. Shows such as 'The King and I' and 'A Gentleman's Guide of Love and Murder' are particularly experiencing ticket price surges.
