Broadway sales decline through end of summer
Ticket sales on the Great White Way seemed to be on pause this week as several Broadway mainstays took a hit as families prepare for the back-to-school season. The greatest week-over-week increases occurred among shows that are playing their final weeks on Broadway. According to figures posted by The Broadway League, overall gross sales fell by $1.6 million from August 20-26. Sixteen of the 23 shows experienced a de…