Penn & Teller making profits magically appear.. according to the Kats Report
Penn & Teller are leaving them wanting more in their run at Marquis Theater in New York. The latest “financials” are the most impressive yet for the duo’s first Broadway run in nearly 25 years.
Figures released by Broadway League and reported today by The New York Times show that Penn & Teller turned in a $1.4 million gross last week, a number surpassed by only “Aladdin,” “The Book of Mormon,” “The Lion King” and “Wicked.” P&T have consistently sold more tickets since opening July 7 than any non-musical on Broadway.
The most recent audience counts, from last week, are 12,145 in eight shows, or 1,518 tickets sold per show in a 1,611-capacity theater. More important, the show’s producers have recouped their $2.85 million investment in the show (announcing that benchmark Friday), meaning shows now are turning pure profit.
The run ends Saturday, about the time Penn & Teller celebrate their 40th anniversary of their performing partnership. The latest name-checks to visit the production include Neil Patrick Harris, Julia Roberts, Joel Grey and Bernadette Peters. The Las Vegas show, which will incorporate many of the newly refined acts in the Broadway production, is back Aug. 22.