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Radcliffe Run Propels ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ to No. 1 With Nearly $2 Million

The week shows how celebrity casting can drive outsized sales.

Overview

  • Every Brilliant Thing led the Broadway box office with $1.976 million for the week ending May 17, powered by Daniel Radcliffe’s final-week demand.
  • Radcliffe ends his run Sunday, May 24, with Mariska Hargitay stepping in May 26–July 5 and Tracee Ellis Ross taking over July 7–August 9.
  • The production announced a Broadway extension and a national tour, signaling plans to sustain interest beyond the star-led run.
  • Across 40 shows, Broadway grossed $38.17 million for the week, and the season is tracking about 4% ahead of last year by total grosses.
  • High prices helped fuel results, with Every Brilliant Thing averaging about $250.62 per ticket and Oh, Mary! around $220.66, while Death of a Salesman sold out at $1.71 million.