Broadway Box Office: Billy Crystal’s ‘860’ Sees Strong Opening, As ‘Downstate’ and More Start Previews

Billy Crystal’s one-person show, 860, opened to largely positive reviews and drew audiences at close to full capacity, signalling a strong start as Broadway’s autumn season gathers pace. It grossed $1.2 million across seven performances, even with opening night tickets comped, and has extended its run through 14 February.

Hamilton led the weekly box office with $2.5 million, followed by Other Desert Cities at $2.3 million; the latter played to full capacity and had Broadway’s highest average ticket price, $290. Downstate began previews at 95 per cent capacity but grossed $264,437, while Wanted took $624,088 over eight performances and The Fantasticks grossed $254,610 across four. A Few Good Men, starring Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth, grossed nearly $1.4 million ahead of its 29 October opening.