Officials at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts reported more than 32,000 patrons enjoyed the recent 16-performance run of the musical “Hamilton,” generating more than $3.3 million in sales.
“Based on a statistical analysis by The Broadway League, the New York City-based national trade association for the Broadway industry, the local economic impact of this year’s engagement of ‘Hamilton’ in Springfield can be estimated at over $10.7 million,” the press release said. “The estimate includes economic impact generated by patrons, tourism, hotels, dining at local restaurants, parking and more. It also includes the cost of local supplies and local labor involved in the production.”
Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the book, music and lyrics for “Hamilton,” which is based on Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton. The production won Tony, Grammy and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
“We have been blown away by the response to this engagement,” Keith Boaz, Hammons Hall executive director said in the press release. “With patrons coming to Springfield from more than 20 states, the economic impact of this show on our local economy is far-reaching. In addition to the sales tax generated, restaurants, hotels and retail establishments have all benefited from the number of visitors in town for this incredible show.”
