Are Broadway plays profitable?
Statistically, some reports say that 1 out of every 5 shows recoups its money. There are some producers with a much healthier track record, with maybe 2 or 3 out of 5 recouping their money. There is an old showbiz motto that you can't make a living on Broadway, but you can make a killing.
How much do you get paid to be in a Broadway play?
Generally, the average Broadway salary for non-celebrity actors is between $45,000 and $220,000 per year, depending on the run of the show or their contract length in an ongoing production. The current Equity weekly minimum salary for Broadway actors is $2,439 per week.
Do Broadway actors make good money?
The minimum salary for an actor on Broadway is $2,034 a week, according to Playbill. While salaries of Broadway stars are rarely disclosed, it's generally believed that lead actors in major shows can earn anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 per week.
What is the most profitable Broadway play?
The Lion King sits at the top, with a Broadway gross of $1.8 billion. Dates refer to original Broadway productions, with notes added for future productions that outran the Broadway run.
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