The Phantom of the Opera is a show worthy of the title “a living legend.” Today on Broadway, it continues to maintain its position as the longest-running musical, with the largest audience and the largest number of performances. In just a quarter of a century within its premiere in London’s West End on October 9, 1986, the show achieved the brilliant title of “the musical seen by more people than any other musical in the world”. national tours combined grossed over $1.5 billion, playing 216 engagements in 77 cities to 31 million people.The ultimate love story brought back to life with the beautiful melodies by the maestro of musicals,īased on the original work by the French author, Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera is a beautiful and vivid portrayal of the tragic love between the Phantom, who lives deep underground beneath the Paris Opera House, and the young soprano Christine. The musical changed the landscape for touring across the country, inspiring the renovation of theaters and opera houses. More from Broadway: 1776 is shattering glass ceilings Representatives say it has been seen by 19.5 million people and grossed $1.3 billion. In New York, the show employed an estimated 6,500 people (including 450 actors) during its more than 30-year run. 9, 2006 - when it surpassed the nearly 18-year run of 'Cats,' another musical featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. 'Phantom' became the longest-running show in Broadway history on Jan.

The on-sale date for tickets for the final four weeks of performances - including the 35th anniversary, Valentine’s Day and the final performance - as well as details on all celebrations, will be announced at a future date. 44th St., will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Jan. But before it closes, the show at the Majestic Theatre, 245 W.

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