The Charlotte, NC engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical Jersey Boys broke the box office record at the Belk Theatre for the week ending April 4, with a gross of $1,164,813, breaking the previous record of $1,147,909 set by The Color Purple for week ending May 24, 2009.
Jersey Boys began performances in Charlotte on Friday, April 2 and will play through Sunday, April 18. JERSEY BOYS will next play Buffalo, NY’s Shea Performing Arts Center from April 21 through May 9.
Jersey Boys Broadway remained in the millionaire’s club again last week, grossing $1,094,039 and had a 99.4% attendance rate.
The 33 shows on the boards grossed $24,454,025 for the week, climbing over 16% from the previous week.
Below are the Top 10 Grosses from BroadwayWorld.com for the week ending April 4, 2010.
1.Wicked $1,686,510
2.The Lion King $1,544,633
3.The Addams Family $1,391,177
4.Billy Elliot: The Musical $1,339,244
5.Mary Poppins $1,292,512
6.The Phantom of the Opera $1,169,253
7.West Side Story $1,126,751
8.Jersey Boys $1,094,039
9.Mama Mia! $1,066,795
10.A View from the Bridge $988,455
