NEWS TICKER
The Phantom Of The Opera closes on Broadway tonight
Published on
April 16, 2023
By
douglasmayo
After thirty-five years of haunting the Majestic Theatre, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera will close tonight - Saturday 16th April 2023.
The Phantom Of The Opera is Broadway's Longest Running Musical seen by an audience of over 20 million people over nearly 14,000 performances, that's an incredible 35 years! The acclaimed musical was created by Andrew Lloyd Webber (Music, Book, Orchestrations), Charles Hart (Lyrics), Richard Stilgoe (Additional Lyrics and Book) and was was directed by Harold Prince, with musical staging and choreography by Gillian Lynne and production design by Maria Bjornson. The production also features sound design by Martin Levan and Mick Potter, and lighting design by Andrew Bridge.
To celebrate the closing of this phenomenal musical we're accumulating some of the coverage from Broadway to show what it is like to close a hit musical after 35 years.
https://youtu.be/0jEd0ZMxNYc
https://youtu.be/-NpaLkWipDw
https://youtu.be/0imXYF5TANE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbOKSMn8iow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94gi_US6qbw
To stay updated - JOIN OUR MAILING LIST You can still see the (almost) original production in London
© BRITISHTHEATRE.COM 1999-2024 All Rights Reserved.
The BritishTheatre.com website was created to celebrate the rich and diverse theatrical culture of the United Kingdom. Our mission is to provide the latest UK theatre news, West End reviews, and insights into both regional theatre and London theatre tickets, ensuring enthusiasts can stay up to date with everything from the biggest West End musicals to cutting-edge fringe theatre. We are passionate about encouraging and nurturing the performing arts in all their forms.
The spirit of theatre is alive and thriving, and BritishTheatre.com is at the forefront of delivering timely, authoritative news and information to theatre lovers. Our dedicated team of theatre journalists and critics works tirelessly to cover every production and event, making it easy for you to access the latest reviews and book London theatre tickets for must-see shows.