March 02, 2006
'05 was record year for Broadway, grossing $825 mln
With tourism numbers -- and ticket prices -- at an all time high, final 2005 numbers confirm that Broadway racked up its most successful year ever by grossing more than $825 million, according to NYC & Co., the city's official tourism organization.
Nearly 12 million Broadway tickets were sold for the 2004/05 season, a 5.7 percent increase over the prior year, and the highest number for any calendar year in 20 years, according to data supplied by the League of American Theatres and Producers. Foreign visitors made up 11 percent of the audience, reaching pre- 9/11 levels.
Earlier:
Broadway ends 2005 with highest grossing week ever
Broadway on track for record box office totals
Broadway rising: $110 for regular orchestra seats
Summertime remains busy for Broadway
Children filling up 11 percent of Broadway seats
Musical-loving tourists are Broadway's big spenders
Broadway money totals for 2004: good; end of 2004: eh
March 2, 2006 08:58 AM in Broadway
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