10 Most Expensive Broadway Musicals Ever Produced / by David Hwang

Tarzan was held at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, with its first performance in 2006.

Tarzan was held at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, with its first performance in 2006.

For many professionals, being part of a Broadway musical is a high point in their career. Unsurprisingly, producing a Broadway musical demands a high investment that goes to actors, directors, costumes, productions and the list goes on.

However, there are no guarantees that a musical will be a success once it reaches the stage. Therefore, some plays go under a trial period in other cities before arriving on Broadway. Here are the 10 most expensive Broadway musicals ever produced.

Disney Theatrical Productions commissioned David Henry Hwang, a Tony Award winner, to write the Tarzan musical book. The play was based on the 1999 animated movie and cost $14 million, according to the New York Times.

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