Broadway typically takes a hit to its grosses for the week of Halloween and the New York City Marathon and last week was no exception, as overall industry gross dropped 8 percent. This came even as three new shows began previews.

Among them, Oedipus, starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, brought in $485,000 across its first four preview performances at Studio 54, ahead of a Nov. 13 opening. The show played to 100 percent capacity.

The Muppets also finally made their entrance on Broadway, as Rob Lake Magic With Special Guests The Muppets began previews at the Broadhurst Theatre. The magic show, which also involves Miss Piggy and Kermit, had a bit of a rough start as it brought in just above $219,000 across seven preview performances and played to 62 percent capacity. Hamilton was again the highest grossing show on Broadway last week, even as its grosses fell from its previous sky-high status of $4 million to a still-elevated $3.4 million.Wicked was the next highest grossing show with $2 million, followed by The Lion King with $1.7 million.

Chess remains in the top five grossing shows, bringing in $1.7 million across just seven previews last week, as the musical revival, starring Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, Nicholas Christopher, prepares for its Nov. 16 opening. The show played to 91 percent capacity at the Imperial Theatre.

Waiting For Godot, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, was the fifth highest grossing show in the industry last week with $1.6 million.

Liberation saw its grosses drop to $214,401 last week, which came as the show had an entirely comped opening night performance Oct. 28 and several comped press performances. However, capacity also dipped to 58 percent. The play received overwhelmingly positive reviews, which may help its trajectory, as the show has seen its wraps triple for post-opening sales, according to the production.

Little Bear Ridge Road, starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock and produced by Scott Rudin, also received largely positive reviews and saw its grosses drop to $351,941 after an entirely comped opening night. Capacity at the Booth Theatre fell to 58 percent.