Broadway production of "The Phantom of the Opera" to close in February

[DavidJP 688]

It has been confirmed that the broadway staple, and longest running show in history, The Phantom of the Opera will play its final performance in February at the majestic theatre! 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-PHANTOM-OF-THE-OPERA-the-Longest-Running-Broadway-Show-of-All-Time-Sets-Closing-Date-20220916

Although not the biggest fan of the show, I love the music and am very surprised they are shutting it next year.... It has been a staple since the late 80's but according to the New York post has been losing around $1 Million a month since re opening in October 2021. 

 

[Borisapillar 6,592]

It's time.

[CoolTrainerTerry 1,076]

Honestly, never got into it. Still, that's incredibly shocking. I'm sure people are going to somehow equate this to having her played by a POC. 

[Controversiaga 6,940]

Very sad.  A reminder that nothing can last forever.  But unfortunately ticket sales for this show have tanked within the last 5 years  

[Borisapillar 6,592]

30 minutes ago, RihBeyGa said:

Very sad.  A reminder that nothing can last forever.  But unfortunately ticket sales for this show have tanked within the last 5 years  

omg your Return to Oz avatar 

[TheOriginalOne 8,208]

 

[CatelynnMarie 3,832]

Whoa I’m SHOOK. I guess it’s time, but wow. I remember seeing this the first time and being SO moved and totally unexpected. I went into it not seeing the film/ not knowing anything about it and it kinda changed my life a bit. I’m hoping to see it once more before it leaves, but if not I’m grateful I got to see it when I did 

[Roughhouse Dandy 4,909]

I really thought they'd keep it going forever just out of principle.😢

Hated the show until I saw it for myself live, then became enamored. I guess it's time to buy tickets and see it on Broadway before they turn it into another crappy tenor-led pop show that'll close in 3 months. 

[tylertremallose 1,324]

This saddens me cuz the tour equivalent is awful 

[Controversiaga 6,940]

3 hours ago, Borisapillar said:

omg your Return to Oz avatar 

My fav childhood movie 

[gagaforgaga2010 117]

I am actually really devastated. This was my first show on Broadway. My last experience I had with one of my grandmothers before she had a stroke literally the next day and developed dementia. My first exposure to non-Disney/Rodgers & Hammerstein musical theatre. Growing up I always dreamed of being in this show on Broadway. Lookwise I am not a Phantom ot Raoul, but in college I learned I could easily step into one of the supporting male roles. Now that I am growing into that type and getting to the point where I could auditions for these roles, the show is closing. It's the death of a dream for now. And when and if it is revived, it will never be the Hal Prince & Maria Bjornson extravaganza that has dazzled for 35 years.