Since its debut in January 1988, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical has attracted approximately 20 million tourists and local residents and grossed more than $1.4 billion in ticket sales. Recently, however, the number of visitors has declined, after a forced break of 18 months due to the corona pandemic, the piece has struggled to regain its old successes.
The musical, which has won seven Tony Awards, broke the record for longest-running play on Broadway on January 9, 2006. Producers estimate that about 6,500 people, including 450 actors, have worked on the show over the years.
The sold-out final performance on Sunday night was 13’981. The audience of 1,600 gave a standing ovation as Lloyd Webber, along with the current and original cast, walked onto the stage at the Majestic Theater before the final curtain.
Originally, the show was supposed to be canceled in February. However, news that the “Phantom” was coming to an end boosted ticket sales again, so the end date was pushed back to mid-April. After the farewell party on Sunday evening, the theater is now undergoing major renovations. (sda/afp)
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