The Phantom of the Opera
Broadway Show Tickets: Show Closed No Longer Available
The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway: Show Is Now Closed
Regular Price Tickets
ORCH $139
MEZZ $99
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$120
The Phantom of the Opera Summary
- Show Status: Closed
- Genre: Musical
- The Phantom of the Opera is 2 hours and 30 minutes long, including an intermission of 15 minutes
- 8 Shows per week
- Previews Began: January 9, 1988
- Show Opened : January 26, 1988
- Show Closed: April 16, 2023
The classic Broadway show set in Paris in the late 1700's is a beloved musical that follows the life of a disfigured man who takes residence underground in an opera house and falls in love with a singer.
What's The Phantom of the Opera Like?
With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Charles Hart, and the book by Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe, The Phantom of the Opera is based off a French novel called Le Fantôme de l'Opéra (Gaston Leroux).
It is the story of a disfigured musical genius who haunts a French opera house, until he becomes infatuated by a young soprano named Christine Daaé and then makes plans to steal her away.
Is The Phantom of the Opera Good for Kids?
The show is a wonderful evening for the entire family. It may be inappropriate for children under the age of 8, and likewise, as customary, children under the age of 4 are not permitted inside the theatre.
The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway Background
Playing at the Majestic Theatre since January 9, 1988, The Phantom of the Opera is the longest running Broadway show in history.
Phantom Announces Show Closing Will Be In 2023 - After 35 Years on Broadway
In Fall 2022, it was announced that the Broadway production of “The Phantom of the Opera” will close after 35 years on Broadway. The new London West End production of the show re-opened at Her Majesty's Theatre, where the musical had originally first premiered in 1986. This production may also close in 2023.
New 2023 Date For Show Closing
It was initially announced that Phantom on Broadway would officially play its last performance on Feb. 18, 2023. On November 29, 2022, the show announced that it would delay its closing to April 16, 2023. This is reportedly the only extension that will occur, following which the Landlord, the Shubert Organization, claims they will begin major renovations at the theatre.
Show Closing Date Moved Due to High Ticket Sales
Ticket sales spiked following the initial closing announcement, which came on Sept. 16, 2022. The show was normally selling $800,000 of tickets every week, which is also the very same cost to run the show. After the announcement, the show began selling upwards of $2 Million per week and in late November 2022 the show jumped to $2.2 Million per week, which allowed the show producers a little more breathing room and the ability to extend the show for a few months.
If Phantom continues on this ticket selling spree, the producers may be forced to extend the show again.
Phantom is a Theatrical Design Masterpiece
This Broadway musical is a design masterpiece, and won many of the 1988 Tony Awards including Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Lighting Design. Other Tony Awards were Best Musical, Best Performance by a Leading Actor, Best Performance by a Featured Actress and Best Direction.
The set includes a sweeping staircase, an ominously swinging chandelier, and a subterranean gondola that appears as if it is floating on water. The choreography is masterful, and the score is timeless with such gorgeous songs as “Think of Me,” “Angel of Music,” “The Phantom of the Opera” and “The Music of the Night.”
Phantom "Phans" See The Show More Than Once
The stage production, acting and musical score in this show are spectacular. Phantom continued to improve with age and focused on bringing in talented leads opposed to celebrities. Many Broadway fans continued to see this Broadway show more than once. Some "phans" had seen the show over 25 times.
The timeless story of The Phantom of the Opera resonates for audiences of all ages and all generations, as evident by its seemingly perpetual success.
West End Production
The original show on London's West End, featured Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the lead roles, but the Broadway production has transcended big celebrity name in favor of an ensemble cast that lifts the production to incredible heights and Broadway longevity.
Post Pandemic Reopening Date:
After the shutdown, the post pandemic rehearsal show date was : September 27, 2021 and the reopen was October 22, 2021
Theatre Information
Majestic Theatre
247 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10019
New York, NY 10019
Seats:
1,645
Entrance:
44th Street, between 7th and 8th Ave
Theatre
Information
The Phantom of the Opera Marquee
Gallery
Cast Members
- The Phantom
- Ben Crawford
- Christine Daaé
- Emilie Kouatchou
- Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny
- John Riddle
- Monsieur André
- Nehal Joshi
- Carlotta Giudicelli
- Raquel Suarez Groen
- Meg Giry
- Erica Wong
- Madame Giry
- Maree Johnson
- Monsieur Firmin
- Craig Bennett
- Piangi
- Carlton Moe
Past Cast Members
- The Phantom
- Timothy Nolen
- The Phantom
- Mark Jacoby
- The Phantom
- Davis Gaines
- The Phantom
- Thomas Marcus Lovett
- The Phantom
- Hugh Panaro
- The Phantom
- John Cudia
- The Phantom
- James Barbour
- The Phantom
- Laird Macintosh
- The Phantom
- Peter Joback
- Christine Daae
- Meghan Picerno
- Christine Daaé
- Lisa Vroman
- Christine Daaé
- Patti Cohenour
- Christine Daaé
- Rebecca Pitcher
- Christine Daaé
- Jennifer Hope Wills
- Christine Daaé
- Mary Michael Patterson
- Christine Daaé
- Julia Udine
- Christine Daaé
- Ali Ewoldt
- Christine Daaé
- Kaley Ann Voorhees
- Monsieur André
- Laird Mackintosh
- Monsieur Firmin
- Kenneth Kantor
- Monsieur Firmin
- Craig Bennett
- Monsieur Firmin
- Tim Jerome
- Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny
- Jay Armstrong Johnson
- Raoul
- John Cudia
- Raoul
- Hugh Panaro
- Madame Giry
- Cristin J. Hubbard
- Meg Giry
- Kelsey Connolly
- Meg Giry
- Kara Klein
- Carlotta Giudicelli
- Michele McConnel
- Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny
- Jeremy Hays
Producers
Cameron Mackintosh
The Really Useful Group
Production Credits
- General Manager
- Foresight Theatrical LLC
- Company Manager
- Steve Greer
- Casting Director
- Tara Rubin Casting
- Advertising Representative
- Serino Coyne
- Advertising Representative
- Dewynters Advertising Inc
- Marketing
- Type A Marketing
- Marketing
- HHC Marketing
- Press Agent
- The Publicity Office
- Production Stage Manager
- Greg Livoti
Creative Team
- Book Writer
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Book Writer
- Richard Stilgoe
- Music
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Lyricist
- Charles Hart
- Additional Lyrics
- Richard Stilgoe
- Director
- Harold Prince
- Choreographer
- Gillian Lynne
- Settings & Costumes
- Maria Bjornson
- Lighting
- Andrew Bridge
- Sound
- Martin Levan
- Musical Director
- David Caddick
- Orchestrations
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Orchestrations
- David Cullen