Broadway Box Office Roundup: ‘Giant’ Exits Strong as ‘Rocky Horror’ Sets Record

The Broadway revival of Giant closed its limited engagement on a high note, grossing $1.6 million in its final week. The show, a musical adaptation of Edna Ferber’s novel, ended its run with strong attendance, marking a successful conclusion despite mixed critical reception.

Two other productions also played their final performances this week. The musical comedy Death Becomes Her, based on the 1992 film, concluded its run after a modest but devoted audience. Meanwhile, the one-man play The Fear of 13, starring Adrien Brody as a death row inmate, also closed, having earned strong reviews but limited commercial traction.

In a bright spot for the industry, The Rocky Horror Show broke a box office record during its current revival. The cult classic musical, now in its limited engagement at the Stage 42 theater, achieved the highest single-week gross for any production in that venue’s history. The record-breaking performance was driven by sold-out houses and premium ticket sales, fueled by the show’s enduring fan base and Halloween-season buzz.

  • Giant: Final gross of $1.6 million.
  • Death Becomes Her & The Fear of 13: Closed after final shows.
  • Rocky Horror Show: Broke venue box office record.

Source: Holly Wood Reporter – Broadway Box Office: ‘Giant’ Ends Run on $1.6 Million High