Two more shows began previews last week, with several more on deck, as Broadway ‘s fall season heats up.
Hamilton , with original cast member Christopher Jackson back on stage, remained the highest grossing show last week bringing in $2.5 million, followed by Other Desert Cities, with $2.3 million. The play, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Allison Janney and Joe Keery, retained the highest average ticket price on Broadway, at $290, and played to 100 percent capacity, after opening Oct. 18 and receiving mixed reviews.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was the third highest grossing with $1.99 million , The Lion King with $1.9 million and MJ with $1.7 million.
Billy Crystal’s solo show 860 opened on Oct. 21 to largely positive reviews, with capacity for the seven performances at around 98 percent. The show still brought in $1.2 million, despite a comped opening night, and has announced an extension through Feb.…