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“A Bronx Tale” has been grossing, on average, more than $800,000 a week.

From New York Times • May 29, 2017

Without Sting, “The Last Ship” has been grossing about $500,000 to $600,000 a week, low amounts for a show by a famous artist.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2014

While ticket sales were respectable in the opening weeks, over the holidays and into the new year the show has been grossing just 49% of its maximum possible take.

From The Guardian • Jan. 18, 2013

In recent weeks, “Spider-Man” has been grossing between $1.2 million and $1.3 million a week; the producers and creators want the show to be routinely grossing between $1.5 million and $1.7 million.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2011