Broadway Box Office Sees Mixed Results as Shows Close and Stars Take Breaks

Broadway box office experienced a mixed week, with some shows seeing gains while others dipped. The musical 'Cats' saw a significant increase in grosses after announcing its August closing. Meanwhile, 'Oh, Mary!' faced a decline during the absence of its star, Meg Stalter, who missed some performances. The new cast member in 'Every Brilliant Thing', Tracee Ellis Ross, is still settling in, contributing to a slowdown for that production. Overall, the 31 shows currently running on Broadway grossed slightly less than the previous week, partly due to a thinner roster and some longer-running productions taking hits. 'Proof' played its final performance, but no specific details were provided about its closing. The week's results reflect the usual fluctuations of Broadway, where announcements and star presence can affect attendance.