“Phantom” tells the 19th century story of aspiring opera singer Christine Daae who is taught by the mysterious Phantom to hone her vocal skills. Broadway legends including Michael Crawford, who was the first to play the Phantom, Sarah Brightman, Judy Kaye and others have taken leading roles in the show. 18.Īndrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” is based on the classic novel by Gaston Leroux and was originally directed by Harold Prince. The musical will celebrate its 35th anniversary in January followed by a final Broadway performance on Feb. The decision broke racial barriers and made Broadway history but her performances will be short-lived. In January, the show cast Emilie Kouatchou as its first Black American actress to portray the lead role of Christine. Despite its legacy, the New York Post reported that the show was losing $1 million a month.įans mourned the news across social media, reflecting on what the show has meant to thespians and audiences alike. “Phantom” is a staple within the Broadway world with over 70 major theater wins and 13,733 performances since its debut in 1988. 18, 2023 due to a sharp drop in ticket sales even after New York theaters reopened following the pandemic lockdown. Phantom’s Mandarin-language version is slated to debut in China in 2023 and a Spanish-language venture with Antonio Banderas has been announced.(Reuters) - "The Phantom of the Opera,” the longest-running show on Broadway, is set to close on Feb. The show’s flagship London production will celebrate its 36th year on October 9 and the recently premiered Melbourne version will likewise continue. International productions of the show will continue, Borowski added. Ticket sales had slowed for Broadway shows during the pandemic and “Phantom” was no exception, recently dropping from 255,000 weekly attendees in May to about 180,000 attendees in September, according to The Broadway League. Prior to the Broadway show’s conclusion, “Phantom” will celebrate its 35th anniversary on January 26 with director Seth Sklar-Heyn at the helm, Borowski said. The final performance will take place on Saturday, February, 18, 2023, at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre, Michael Borowski of The Publicity Office said in an email. Broadway’s longest-running show, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera,” will play its final five months before closing its doors for good, a spokesperson for the show told CNN Friday.
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