Saying Goodbye to Broadway's 'Phantom of the Opera'
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
"The Phantom of the Opera" took its final bow on Broadway after 35 years and nearly 14,000 performances. The closing performance was emotional, with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber dedicating the show to his late son and stars like Glenn Close and Lin-Manuel Miranda in attendance. The show's iconic chandelier took a final bow, earning thunderous applause from the audience. Despite the end of its Broadway run, both Webber and producer Cameron Mackintosh hinted at the show's inevitable return.