“Phantom” Closes On Broadway After 35-Year Run

ABC News reports:

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.

It was show No. 13,981 at the Majestic Theatre and it ended with a reprise of “The Music of the Night” performed by the current cast, previous actors in the show — including original star Sarah Brightman — and crew members in street clothes.

Andrew Lloyd Webber took to the stage last in a black suit and black tie and dedicated the final show to his son, Nick, who died last month after a protracted battle with gastric cancer and pneumonia. He was 43.

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The final curtain came down on New York’s production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway’s longest-running show with thunderous ovations, champagne toasts and gold confetti. It had been a fixture on Broadway since opening on Jan. 26, 1988. https://t.co/iTGw9cVEM7

— The Associated Press (@AP) April 17, 2023

After 35 years and nearly 14,000 performances, the final curtain came down Sunday on Broadway’s longest-running show. https://t.co/wz5r959Xe2

— ABC News (@ABC) April 17, 2023

“I’ll miss the hang”. Lowell Hershey, on playing the trumpet for 10000 of Phantom of the Opera’s 13000 performances.

It closes tomorrow after 35 years on Broadway https://t.co/NVEFrBUkPk

— Samuel West ?? (@exitthelemming) April 15, 2023

TONIGHT: Phantom of the Opera, the longest running Broadway show ever, closes this Sunday after 35 years.@LesterHoltNBC speaks with legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber about his work and on the curtain falling one last time.

Tune in at 6:30pm ET / 5:30pm CT to watch. pic.twitter.com/Ih7vXdkkcW

— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) April 14, 2023