Theatre numbers up but fewer new plays, study says
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Theater attendance has increased, but the number of new plays has decreased. There is a reported decline in new plays since the covid pandemic. The demographics of theatergoers and moviegoers are being examined, with some studies suggesting younger audiences are driving box office numbers.
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