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BROADWAY THE HITS WAY: It's not Halloween yet, so where else can you douse yourself in glitter or dress up like a witch, a lion or a Disney character? Broadway of course! And we've got a list this week's top grossing for you. We note the fine showing by Terrence McNally's theatrical comedy It's Only a Play—reuniting The Producers' stars Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick—which belies its unassuming title with impressive grosses.

1. The Lion King $1.75m
2. The Book of Mormon $1.60m
3. Wicked $1.39m
4. Aladdin $1.29m
5. Beautiful $1.28m
6. It's Only a Play $1.26m
7. Kinky Boots $1.23m
8. Motown: The Musical $972k
9. The Phantom of the Opera $835k
10. Jersey Boys $817k

In other stage-related news, tickets are now available for the off-Broadway return of Soul Doctor: Journey of a Rockstar Rabbi. Just in time for the Days of Awe. (9/29p)