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'Masquerade' is an immersive, reimagined version of 'The Phantom of the Opera' in New York, featuring a more intimate and atmospheric experience that emphasizes the Phantom's perspective, with mixed reviews on its execution and storytelling.
Anderson Cooper's reaction was priceless as he recognized "The Phantom of the Opera" playing at a Trump rally, a song that Andrew Lloyd Webber, the musical's creator, had previously asked Trump to stop using. Trump has a habit of playing music at his rallies without proper permission, including songs by Sinéad O'Connor, who once compared him to the devil.
The record-breaking 35-year Broadway run of "Phantom of the Opera" came to an end with an emotional final performance, attended by Broadway lovers, including actors who had performed in the show over its run, and numerous theater artists and fans. The show's composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, spoke after the final curtain, dedicating the performance to his son Nicholas, who died three weeks ago. The show has become an international phenomenon, playing in 17 languages in 45 countries and grossing more than $6 billion globally. The show is still running in London, the Czech Republic, Japan, South Korea, and Sweden, with new productions scheduled to open in China, Italy, and Spain.
Laird Mackintosh will play the titular role in the final Broadway performance of Phantom of the Opera on April 16, as principal Phantom Ben Crawford is sidelined due to a bacterial infection. The musical, which resumed performances in October 2021 following the pandemic, will end its 35-year run at the Majestic Theatre. The production has been the largest single generator of income and jobs in Broadway and U.S. theatrical history, grossing $1.3 billion and employing an estimated 6,500 people. Producer Cameron Mackintosh has said the show will return to Broadway in the future.
After 35 years and nearly 14,000 performances, "Phantom of the Opera" takes its final bow on Broadway. The longest-running show on Broadway always seemed like a stable presence on West 44th Street, but it became impossible for such a lavish production to maintain its place on Broadway without losing money. No one took the news harder than "Phantom's" most devoted fans – or "phans," rather. Many of them have seen the show dozens or even hundreds of times. They've followed the show around the country and world, and some have even scored tickets to "Phantom's" final performance on Sunday night.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera" will close on Broadway after 35 years, making it the longest-running show in Broadway history with 13,981 performances and grossing over $1.3 billion. The musical has returned to being the highest-grossing production on Broadway during its final two months, despite being more than three decades old. "Phantom" represents a dying breed on Broadway, a musical in which grand scale and true artistry peacefully coexist.
Andrew Lloyd Webber was presented with a key to New York City by Mayor Eric Adams ahead of the final curtain call for "Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway after a 35-year run. Lloyd Webber, known for musicals such as "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and "Jesus Christ Superstar," expressed his love for American musicals and Broadway. He was joined by his ex-wife, Sarah Brightman, who originated the role of Christine Daae in "Phantom," and Linedy Genao, the leading lady in his newest Broadway production "Bad Cinderella." Lloyd Webber has received numerous awards, including six Tony awards and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1992.