'Phantom of the Opera,' Broadway's longest-running show, to close after 35 years

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After more than three decades, 'The Phantom of the Opera,' the longest-running show in Broadway history, is closing. A representative verified the show will play is final performance on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. It will have played 13,925 performances.

,"Phantom" opened Jan. 26, 1988. At that year's Tonys, it was nominated for 10 awards, winning 7 — including Best Musical. One of the shows it beat that year? Stephen Sondheim's"Into the Woods."

Mesmerized by the talents and beauty of the young soprano Christine, The Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her. Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, The Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness and passions collide.

But before it closes, the show at the Majestic Theatre, 245 W. 44th St., will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Jan. 26. The on-sale date for tickets for the final four weeks of performances — including the 35th anniversary, Valentine’s Day and the final performance — as well as details on all celebrations, will be announced at a future date."Phantom" became the longest-running show in Broadway history on Jan.

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