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Is Broadway Broken by Money? | New York City News
Broadway’s in crisis — not because it’s losing fans, but because the numbers are crushing innovation. Shows that win awards and sell out are still hemorrhaging cash, with costs soaring past $20 million to open and $1 million weekly to run. Investors are pulling back, forcing producers to gamble on safe bets, big names, and familiar stories — leaving bold new ideas stranded. The result? Fewer new musicals, more star power, and a theater that’s losing its soul. But fixable? Maybe — if creators, investors, and audiences dare to take risks again and rebuild the magic that made Broadway legendary…
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