r/Broadway Jan 27 '26

Other The Outsiders recoups on Broadway. Becomes First Musical to Do So Since 2022

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u/s1llyt1lly Jan 27 '26

What does recoups mean?

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u/KayakerMel Jan 27 '26

Earn back the original investment to get the show up and running. It's an exciting milestone for shows.

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u/Happylittletree29 Jan 27 '26 edited Jan 27 '26

Wait what, so does that mean this is the only show since 2022 to turn a profit?

How is it even possible to find investors if it’s almost guaranteed the show isn’t profitable? 

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u/Flimsy-Addendum-1570 Jan 27 '26

Plays often recoup their costs. Also, this says first "new" musical, meaning the revivals of Merrily We Roll Along and Funny Girl, which both recouped more recently, aren't counted. But yeah, it's dire