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Hadestown: The Musical Surges in Box Office
The musical 'Hadestown' topped the live theater box office for a second week, grossing $18 million. This success is part of a larger trend that saw several independent productions perform well against studio blockbusters.
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Independents from Hadestown to The Invite did their part to fuel one of the biggest weekends in box office history led by Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey and other studio heavyweights. Hadestown: The Musical from Bleecker Street grossed $2 million in week 2 on 1,567 screens for a cume of $18.
2026-08-02 21:40 UTC