The show was The Phantom of the Opera. It closed on April 16, 2023 after 13,981 performances , making it the longest-running show in Broadway history.

Quick Scoop

  • Title: The Phantom of the Opera.
  • Final performance: April 16, 2023.
  • Total Broadway performances: 13,981.
  • Why it stands out: it held the Broadway record for the longest run.

Context

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical opened on January 26, 1988 and ran for more than 35 years before closing at the Majestic Theatre. Its closing marked the end of a landmark Broadway era.

Show Broadway performances Closing date
The Phantom of the Opera 13,981 April 16, 2023
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