Ragtime Revival Breaks Lincoln Center Theater Box Office Record
The revival of Ragtime on Broadway wrapped up on August 16, 2026, achieving a remarkable $1,963,666 in its last eight performances, making it the highest-grossing show for Lincoln Center Theater. Only Hamilton surpassed it that week, earning $2,123,135. Most of the 27 shows on Broadway experienced declines, with the exceptions being Buena Vista Social Club and The Rocky Horror Show, which brought in $701,983 and $829,118, respectively. Ragtime was awarded the 2026 Tony for Best Musical Revival, featuring a closing cast that included Tony winners Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz. Overall, the total gross for all Broadway shows reached $27,003,040, reflecting a 20% decrease from the prior week, while the season's total stands at $412,444,622, about 5% lower than last year.
Key facts
- Ragtime revival grossed $1,963,666 in its final eight performances, setting a Lincoln Center Theater box office record.
- Directed by Lear deBessonet, artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater.
- Only Hamilton grossed more during the week ending August 16, with $2,123,135.
- Ragtime won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival.
- Closing night cast included Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, and others.
- Paranormal Activity, a new play, sold out its first four previews, grossing $422,257.
- Paranormal Activity officially opens August 25 for a 20-week limited run.
- Total Broadway grosses for the week were $27,003,040, down 20% from the previous week.
Entities
Artists
- Lear deBessonet
- Joshua Henry
- Caissie Levy
- Brandon Uranowitz
- Nicholas Barrón
- Ben Davis
- Nichelle Lewis
- Julie Benko
- John Clay III
- Rodd Cyrus
- Marina Kondo
- Jackson Parker Gill
- Aerina DeBoer
- Tabitha Lawing
- Levi Holloway
- Felix Barrett
Institutions
- Lincoln Center Theater
- The Broadway League
- August Wilson Theatre
Locations
- Broadway
- New York City
- United States