5-week run of "Hamilton" generated nearly $42M for downtown Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS – The Broadway hit "Hamilton" has been a smashing success for business in downtown Minneapolis.
The show just finished a five-week run at the Orpheum. Hennepin Theatre Trust reports the musical generated nearly $42 million in revenue for the area. That's from more than 100,000 theater goers from around the state and across the region.
"We know that those theater goers are not only coming here to see the show, they're also dining in our downtown restaurants, they're going out for drinks, they are shopping, they are parking, they are staying in downtown hotels and exploring all that our community has to offer," said Emmalynn Bauer, director of external relations for the Hennepin Theatre Trust.
In addition, large stage productions like "Hamilton" employ nearly 100 local stagehands, musicians, hair and wardrobe professionals, as well as merchandise sellers.
Leaders also said the show helped provide a boost for the city's reputation, which took a hit in recent years because of the pandemic and unrest.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey highlighted the bounce back in his state of the city address last week.
"We are all a part of this rebound," he said. "It's happening, and it takes all of us and it happens further, better, bigger, with all of us going out and participating, loving, and experiencing our great city that we love."
Other big shows coming soon to the Orpheum include "Tootsie," "Funny Girl," "The Lion King" and "Aladdin."
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