The Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running show in Broadway history, ended its 35-year run with an invitation-only final performance at the Majestic Theatre. The audience was treated to a video montage featuring all the actors who have played the title role and Christine Daaé. The original Broadway cast featured Tony winner Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. The production’s nearly 14,000 performances were seen by 19.5 million people and grossed $1.3 billion.
Andrew Lloyd Webber dedicated the final Broadway performance of "The Phantom of the Opera" to his late son, Nicholas Lloyd Webber, who died of stomach cancer earlier this year. The musical spent 35 years on Broadway, but declining post-pandemic profits led to its closure. Despite this, producer Cameron Mackintosh predicts that the musical will eventually return. "Phantom" was the longest-running show on Broadway, drawing more than 20 million theatergoers and grossing more than $1 billion.
Andrew Lloyd Webber dedicated the final Broadway performance of his musical The Phantom of the Opera to his late son Nicholas, who died of cancer last month aged 43. The show took its final bow on Sunday evening at the Majestic Theatre in New York City after 35 years and 13,981 performances. The production has employed a total of around 6,500 people, including 400 actors.
"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.
The final performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway was dedicated to his son Nicholas, who passed away last month. The show, which has been running for 35 years, had its final curtain call at the Majestic Theatre in New York. The performance was met with a standing ovation, and Sarah Brightman performed the musical's most famous song, "The Music of the Night," with current and previous cast members. The show has grossed over $1 billion over the years and holds the record for the first Broadway production to hit 10,000 performances.
The Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running show in Broadway history, is closing after more than 35 years and almost 14,000 performances. The musical has grossed over $1.3 billion and employed an estimated 6,500 people, including over 400 actors. Despite its success, producer Cameron Mackintosh says the show was losing money even before the pandemic. The final performance will be on Sunday, April 16, and there are plans for surprises at the final curtain call. For the other 124 people employed by The Phantom of the Opera, it's time to find a new gig.
The Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, has ended its 35-year run on Broadway, setting an all-time record. The musical, based on Gaston Leroux's novel, has been seen by over 140 million people worldwide and grossed over $6bn in revenue. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the show's lush, romantic score and extraordinary staging by director Hal Prince made it a hit. The show's producer, Cameron Mackintosh, is credited with changing how Broadway shows are marketed. The musical will likely make a comeback on Broadway in the future.
The Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running show in Broadway history, will end its nearly 35-year run this weekend. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, who debuted the play on Broadway in 1988, was gifted a key to New York City by Mayor Eric Adams in honor of his contributions to Broadway. The show has won seven Tony awards, grossed $1.3 billion, and has been seen by nearly two million people. Webber is considered one of the most successful composers in the history of musical theater with 23 Tony Award nominations and six wins.
As "The Phantom of the Opera" ends its record-breaking Broadway run, its most devoted followers, who call themselves Phans, are mourning. They come from all over the world, drawn by its soaring Andrew Lloyd Webber score and Gothic love story, and have devoted themselves to the show, seeing it as often as possible, collecting memorabilia, dressing up as characters, and conversing about it online.
"The Phantom of the Opera" musical closes on Broadway after 35 years. The show, known for its music, special effects, and drama, terrified the author as a child. However, after watching the movie version as an adult, the author learned to appreciate the music and story. The author also reflects on the queer allegory in the show and how it may have contributed to their fear.
