Expensive Seats Prove Popular as Broadway Starts Raking In the Holiday Dollars | music-all | Scoop.it

“The Lion King” had the biggest jump, grossing $2.2 million, or 20 percent more than the previous week; the top premium-priced seat at that musical was $197.50, while top prices for other popular shows ranged up to $477. Business was modest for many lesser-known musicals, especially shows that received mixed reviews from critics; among those productions, “Big Fish,” “First Date,” and “A Night with Janis Joplin” all relied on discounted tickets to fill seats.