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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA ANNOUNCES FIRST AND ONLY EXTENSION POSSIBLE FOR ITS RECORD-BREAKING, HISTORIC RUN

THE LEGENDARY NEW YORK PRODUCTION OF
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

ANNOUNCES FIRST AND ONLY EXTENSION POSSIBLE

FOR ITS RECORD-BREAKING, HISTORIC RUN

 

FOLLOWING INSTANT SOLD OUT STATUS

SINCE A CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENT IN SEPTEMBER,

THE LONGEST-RUNNING SHOW IN BROADWAY HISTORY

WILL NOW PLAY ITS FINAL PERFORMANCE ON

SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023

 

After being immediately Sold Out since the closing announcement in September of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Cameron Mackintosh confirmed today that his and The Really Useful Group’s iconic and record-breaking Broadway production will extend its history-making run for an additional and final eight weeks.  Originally announced to conclude on Saturday, February 18, the longest-running show in Broadway history will now play its last performance on Sunday, April 16, 2023 – it’s colossal 13,981st.  This is the only possible extension for the Broadway champion, as the theatre will then be closed for major renovations after the show’s incredible 35-year run. 

 

Directed by the late theater legend Harold Prince, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA plays at The Majestic Theatre (245 West 44th Street), the musical’s New York home for its entire run.  As much a part of the city landscape as the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty, the blockbuster phenomenon has long been a New York City landmark.  Widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history, the musical set the bar with its lavish sets and costumes, large cast, and Broadway’s largest orchestra – a perfect match for its sumptuous score and classic love story.

 

Producer Cameron Mackintosh said today, “The response to the news that THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is finally going to end its record-breaking original Broadway run after 35 years has been as phenomenal as the show itself.  We are all thrilled that not only the show’s wonderful fans have been snapping up the remaining tickets, but also that a new, younger audience is equally eager to see this legendary production before it disappears.  Such is the demand for tickets that we are delighted to announce that The Shubert Organization has been able to arrange a final eight-week extension of the run at The Majestic Theatre. 

 

As seats from February 6 have not yet been put on sale, tomorrow, Wednesday, November 30, we will be putting on sale ALL performances for the final 10 weeks, excluding a major charitable event that will take place the evening of Friday, April 14 and the final performance on Sunday, April 16.

 

Plans for the special charity performance are being finalized and will be announced in early 2023.  Proceeds from the night will go to several Broadway charities as a heartfelt Thank You from everyone involved in PHANTOM to the embracing Broadway community we have so loved being part of, and that has enabled Andrew Lloyd Webber’s glorious musical romance to become Broadway’s longest-running musical for decades.

 


 

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