"The Phantom of the Opera" closes on Broadway after record 35 year run
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Broadway's longest-running show ended with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and gold and silver confetti bursting from its famous chandelier.
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"Phantom of the Opera" to close on Broadway in early 2023, ending 35-year run
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"The Phantom of the Opera" closes on Broadway after record 35 year run
Since it opened at the Majestic Theatre on Jan. 26, 1988, Broadway's "Phantom" has had over 13,500 performances to 19.5 million people, producers said.
On Sunday night the curtain will fall on the longest-running show in Broadway history: Andrew Lloyd Webber's mega hit ran for more than 35 years. "I got the gig of a lifetime," says one cast member.
The curtain is closing on “Phantom of the Opera,” a fixture of Broadway for more than three decades. “Phantom” ends its historic 35-year run on Sunday on a high note: the musical has been the highest grossing show on Broadway for the past 12 weeks.
"Phantom of the Opera" closes on Broadway after 35 years. Its biggest fans -- or "phans" -- say goodbye to the longest-running show in Broadway history and actors like Sierra Boggess (Christine) recall its impact on their careers.
Broadway's longest-running show ended with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and gold and silver confetti bursting from its famous chandelier.
The final curtain came down Sunday on New York's production of ''The Phantom of the Opera,'' ending Broadway's longest-running show with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and gold and silver confetti bursting from its famous chandelier.
"Phantom of the Opera," the longest-running show in Broadway history, gave its final performance Sunday night with a star-packed red carpet and fond farewell from fans.
After 35 years, Broadway's longest-running show is taking a bow. The Phantom of the Opera has sold more than 20 million tickets and grossed around $1.3 billion. MarketWatch’s Charles Passy explains what made it one of Broadway’s biggest hits.
The final curtain came down Sunday on New York’s production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway’s longest-running show with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and silver confetti bursting from its famous chandelier.
After 35 years and almost 14,000 performances, the curtain fell for the final time Sunday on the longest-running show in Broadway history -- "The Phantom of the Opera."
