The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway: Show Is Now Closed

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The Phantom of the Opera Summary

  • Show Status: Closed
  • Genre: Musical
  • The Phantom of the Opera is 2 hours and 30 minutes long, including an intermission of 15 minutes
  • 8 Shows per week
  • Previews Began: January 9, 1988
  • Show Opened : January 26, 1988
  • Show Closed: April 16, 2023

The classic Broadway show set in Paris in the late 1700's is a beloved musical that follows the life of a disfigured man who takes residence underground in an opera house and falls in love with a singer.

What's The Phantom of the Opera Like?

With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Charles Hart, and the book by Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe, The Phantom of the Opera is based off a French novel called Le Fantôme de l'Opéra (Gaston Leroux).

It is the story of a disfigured musical genius who haunts a French opera house, until he becomes infatuated by a young soprano named Christine Daaé and then makes plans to steal her away.

Is The Phantom of the Opera Good for Kids?

The show is a wonderful evening for the entire family. It may be inappropriate for children under the age of 8, and likewise, as customary, children under the age of 4 are not permitted inside the theatre.

The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway Background

Playing at the Majestic Theatre since January 9, 1988, The Phantom of the Opera is the longest running Broadway show in history.

Phantom Announces Show Closing Will Be In 2023 - After 35 Years on Broadway

In Fall 2022, it was announced that the Broadway production of “The Phantom of the Opera” will close after 35 years on Broadway. The new London West End production of the show re-opened at Her Majesty's Theatre, where the musical had originally first premiered in 1986. This production may also close in 2023.

New 2023 Date For Show Closing

It was initially announced that Phantom on Broadway would officially play its last performance on Feb. 18, 2023. On November 29, 2022, the show announced that it would delay its closing to April 16, 2023. This is reportedly the only extension that will occur, following which the Landlord, the Shubert Organization, claims they will begin major renovations at the theatre.

Show Closing Date Moved Due to High Ticket Sales

Ticket sales spiked following the initial closing announcement, which came on Sept. 16, 2022. The show was normally selling $800,000 of tickets every week, which is also the very same cost to run the show. After the announcement, the show began selling upwards of $2 Million per week and in late November 2022 the show jumped to $2.2 Million per week, which allowed the show producers a little more breathing room and the ability to extend the show for a few months.

If Phantom continues on this ticket selling spree, the producers may be forced to extend the show again.

Phantom is a Theatrical Design Masterpiece

This Broadway musical is a design masterpiece, and won many of the 1988 Tony Awards including Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Lighting Design. Other Tony Awards were Best Musical, Best Performance by a Leading Actor, Best Performance by a Featured Actress and Best Direction.

The set includes a sweeping staircase, an ominously swinging chandelier, and a subterranean gondola that appears as if it is floating on water. The choreography is masterful, and the score is timeless with such gorgeous songs as “Think of Me,” “Angel of Music,” “The Phantom of the Opera” and “The Music of the Night.”

Phantom "Phans" See The Show More Than Once

The stage production, acting and musical score in this show are spectacular. Phantom continued to improve with age and focused on bringing in talented leads opposed to celebrities. Many Broadway fans continued to see this Broadway show more than once. Some "phans" had seen the show over 25 times.

The timeless story of The Phantom of the Opera resonates for audiences of all ages and all generations, as evident by its seemingly perpetual success.

West End Production

The original show on London's West End, featured Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the lead roles, but the Broadway production has transcended big celebrity name in favor of an ensemble cast that lifts the production to incredible heights and Broadway longevity.

Post Pandemic Reopening Date:

After the shutdown, the post pandemic rehearsal show date was : September 27, 2021 and the reopen was October 22, 2021

Theatre Information

Majestic Theatre

247 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10019
Seats: 1,645
Entrance: 44th Street, between 7th and 8th Ave
Theatre Information

Majestic Theatre Seating Chart

The Phantom of the Opera Marquee

The Phantom of the Opera Marquee

Cast Members

The Phantom
Ben Crawford
Christine Daaé
Emilie Kouatchou
Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny
John Riddle
Monsieur André
Nehal Joshi
Carlotta Giudicelli
Raquel Suarez Groen
Meg Giry
Erica Wong
Madame Giry
Maree Johnson
Monsieur Firmin
Craig Bennett
Piangi
Carlton Moe

Past Cast Members

The Phantom
Timothy Nolen
The Phantom
Mark Jacoby
The Phantom
Davis Gaines
The Phantom
Thomas Marcus Lovett
The Phantom
Hugh Panaro
The Phantom
John Cudia
The Phantom
James Barbour
The Phantom
Laird Macintosh
The Phantom
Peter Joback
Christine Daae
Meghan Picerno
Christine Daaé
Lisa Vroman
Christine Daaé
Patti Cohenour
Christine Daaé
Rebecca Pitcher
Christine Daaé
Jennifer Hope Wills
Christine Daaé
Mary Michael Patterson
Christine Daaé
Julia Udine
Christine Daaé
Ali Ewoldt
Christine Daaé
Kaley Ann Voorhees
Monsieur André
Laird Mackintosh
Monsieur Firmin
Kenneth Kantor
Monsieur Firmin
Craig Bennett
Monsieur Firmin
Tim Jerome
Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny
Jay Armstrong Johnson
Raoul
John Cudia
Raoul
Hugh Panaro
Madame Giry
Cristin J. Hubbard
Meg Giry
Kelsey Connolly
Meg Giry
Kara Klein
Carlotta Giudicelli
Michele McConnel
Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny
Jeremy Hays

Producers

Cameron Mackintosh

The Really Useful Group

Production Credits

General Manager
Foresight Theatrical LLC
Company Manager
Steve Greer
Casting Director
Tara Rubin Casting
Advertising Representative
Serino Coyne
Advertising Representative
Dewynters Advertising Inc
Marketing
Type A Marketing
Marketing
HHC Marketing
Press Agent
The Publicity Office
Production Stage Manager
Greg Livoti

Creative Team

Book Writer
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Book Writer
Richard Stilgoe
Music
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyricist
Charles Hart
Additional Lyrics
Richard Stilgoe
Director
Harold Prince
Choreographer
Gillian Lynne
Settings & Costumes
Maria Bjornson
Lighting
Andrew Bridge
Sound
Martin Levan
Musical Director
David Caddick
Orchestrations
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Orchestrations
David Cullen