'The Phantom' Sets All-Time Mark on Broadway
19 years, 2 months ago

'The Phantom' Sets All-Time Mark on Broadway

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'The Phantom' Sets All-Time Mark on Broadway toggle caption Joan Marcus The Look of a Legend Visual trademarks have helped set 'The Phantom of the Opera' apart: Director Harold Prince on a famously shaky chandelier. Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera became the longest-running show in Broadway history Monday. So in 1986, The Phantom of the Opera opened in London, starring Michael Crawford -- known only for musical comedy at the time -- and Sarah Brightman, who was then Lloyd Webber's wife. As Lloyd Webber says of his work taking up the top two spots in Broadway history, "I never thought it would happen with Cats" -- much less that Phantom of the Opera would overtake it.

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Phantom set to appear
1 year, 11 months ago

Phantom set to appear

China Daily  

The stage is set for the Mandarin production of the Phantom of the Opera at the Shanghai Grand Theatre, with Ayunga in the title role of the Phantom. The first Chinese production of the Phantom of the Opera will premiere at the Shanghai Grand Theatre on Tuesday, and theater lovers in China are clearly looking forward to it, if the …

As ‘Phantom of the Opera’ closes, Andrew Lloyd Webber says goodbye to son and show
1 year, 11 months ago

As ‘Phantom of the Opera’ closes, Andrew Lloyd Webber says goodbye to son and show

LA Times  

Andrew Lloyd Webber and the cast of “The Phantom of the Opera” appear at the curtain call after the final Broadway performance at New York City’s Majestic Theatre. After dedicating the final Broadway performance of “The Phantom of the Opera” to his late son Nicholas Lloyd Webber on Sunday, renowned composer Andrew Lloyd Webber publicly said goodbye to his eldest …

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ closes on Broadway after 35 years
1 year, 11 months ago

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ closes on Broadway after 35 years

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The final curtain came down Sunday on New York’s production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway’s longest-running show with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and gold and silver confetti bursting from its famous chandelier. “So it’s only a matter of time.” The musical — a fixture on Broadway since opening on Jan. 26, 1988 — …

'Phantom of the Opera' takes a final Broadway bow after 13,981 performances
1 year, 11 months ago

'Phantom of the Opera' takes a final Broadway bow after 13,981 performances

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'Phantom of the Opera' takes a final Broadway bow after 13,981 performances Enlarge this image toggle caption Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images On Sunday night, April 16, the curtain will fall on the longest-running show in Broadway history. toggle caption Ed Bailey/AP Musician Joyce Hammann has been at the show even longer than …

Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote a new song ahead of final ‘Phantom of the Opera’ performance
1 year, 11 months ago

Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote a new song ahead of final ‘Phantom of the Opera’ performance

LA Times  

John Riddle as Raoul, left, and Emilie Kouatchou as Christine, look on as Ben Crawford, as the Phantom, makes a speech after the curtain call at the 35th anniversary performance of “The Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway in New York City. “The Phantom of the Opera,” the longest-running Broadway musical, gives its final performance this Sunday, And its creator …

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ to close on Broadway next year
2 years, 6 months ago

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ to close on Broadway next year

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — “The Phantom of the Opera” — Broadway’s longest-running show — is scheduled to close in February 2023, the biggest victim yet of the post-pandemic softening in theater attendance in New York. Based on a novel by Gaston Leroux, “Phantom” tells the story of a deformed composer who haunts the Paris Opera House and falls madly in love …

‘Phantom of the Opera’ to close on Broadway as pandemic fallout continues
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Phantom of the Opera’ to close on Broadway as pandemic fallout continues

LA Times  

Signage at the 34th-anniversary performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre on Jan. 26, 2022. Like many shows across the country, “Phantom” could not summon back the audiences that sustained it before brutal pandemic closures drained the lifeblood out of the industry. Many arts leaders reported that, try as they might, very few …

'The Phantom of the Opera,' Broadway's longest-running show, will close next year
2 years, 6 months ago

'The Phantom of the Opera,' Broadway's longest-running show, will close next year

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'The Phantom of the Opera,' Broadway's longest-running show, will close next year Enlarge this image toggle caption Kathy Willens/AP Kathy Willens/AP NEW YORK — "The Phantom of the Opera" — Broadway's longest-running show — is scheduled to close in February 2023, the biggest victim yet of the post-pandemic softening in theater attendance in New York. The musical — a fixture …

25 Years Strong, 'Phantom Of The Opera' Kills And Kills Again
12 years, 2 months ago

25 Years Strong, 'Phantom Of The Opera' Kills And Kills Again

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25 Years Strong, 'Phantom Of The Opera' Kills And Kills Again Enlarge this image toggle caption Joan Marcus Joan Marcus Enlarge this image toggle caption Joan Marcus Joan Marcus The longest-running Broadway musical ever, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, celebrated Saturday another milestone: its 25th anniversary. Director Hal Prince, who's won 21 Tony Awards, including one for …

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