The entertainment world is a fickle world; factors such as demand, popular opinion, and timing all play a role in the success of an entertainment venture. Broadway shows are no exception, often either failing hard and fast or gaining large success. With seating capacities and ticket sales added to the mix, Broadway has proven to be a very high risk, high reward investment. Read more about it here. Although, when they hit big… they hit really big. These 10 shows have found the recipe for success, making them the top money-makers in the business. The numbers reflected are current as of April 2018 and reflect only actual grosses, with no adjustments for inflation. They also do not include any grosses from national tours or international productions.
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The Lion King: $1,463,250,222
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Wicked: $1,190,774,930
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The Phantom of the Opera: $1,150,057,053
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Mamma Mia!: $624,391,693
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Chicago (1996 revival): $613,892,561
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Jersey Boys: $558,416,084
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The Book of Mormon: $546,598,332
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Beauty and the Beast: $429,158,458
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Les Misérables: $406,258,901
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Cats: $388,000,000