‘River’ star Hugh Jackman, ‘Elephant Man’ star Bradley Cooper make Broadway box office sing

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Broadway’s overall box offices are doing swell business these days, and it’s mainly thanks to two leading men — Hugh Jackman and Bradley Cooper.

Jackman is starring in “The River.” Cooper is in “The Elephant Man.” They’re still in previews but have become some of the hottest tickets in town.

Jackman pulled in $917,000 at the Circle in the Square over eight shows last week, a sellout performance with the average ticket going for $160. Cooper attracted $520,000 for just four sold-out shows. His show’s average ticket came in a hair more at $163.

The Broadway League’s numbers show last week’s total Broadway haul from its 35 shows was $27.6 million, or $2 million more than the same week last season and about $4 million than last week.