Free Shakespeare, Attendance Figures

Here are the numbers for this year's shorter, smaller production of free Shakespeare on the Common.

These come directly from Lynne Kortenhaus, the Citi Performing Arts Center's spokesperson:

"The attendance for this year's Free Shakespeare on the Common was approximately 38,000 people over 7 performances, Tuesday - Sunday. This averages out to be about 5300 people per night. In comparison with last year, 2006, over 19 performances, attendance was approximately 91,000 which averages about 4800 people per night. This year represents a 12% increase in attendance per evening."