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Broadway's longest-running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, took its final Broadway bow last night, April 16, 2023, after a 35-year run. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the stars arriving for the big night here!

Broadway's longest-running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, took its final Broadway bow last night, April 16, 2023 after an unprecedented 35-year run and 13,981 performances. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their final Broadway bows here!

Current Phantom of the Opera star Ben Crawford will be out of the show for the final Broadway performance. Longtime Phantom Laid Mackintosh will step into the role this evening.

The longest-running Broadway show of all time, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will play its final New York performance at The Majestic Theatre today, Sunday, April 16 at 5PM, after a record-breaking 35 years and 13,981 performances to 20 million people. Check out a portrait of the final cast, crew, orchestra, and staff here!

Watch a special, surprise curtain call presentation with leading lady Emilie Kouatchou, joined onstage by three iconic, former Broadway Christines: Sierra Boggess (25th Anniversary), Ali Ewoldt (30th Anniversary) and the original “Angel of Music” herself: original London and New York star Sarah Brightman.

The Phantom of the Opera has released an all new music video featuring the show's closing cast. Celebrating 35 years on Broadway, watch as the production’s lead cast members Ben Crawford (The Phantom), Emilie Kouatchou (Christine), and John Riddle (Raoul) sing Think of Me.

You have one final chance to experience the magic of Broadway's most beloved show, The Phantom of the Opera as BroadwayWorld will be bringing you live coverage from the star-studded red carpet. We have all the details here!

Nominations for the 38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway have been announced! See the full list!

Special lottery for tickets to the invitation-only, final Broadway performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Sunday, April 16 at 5PM are now available!

A special Charity Performance will take place on Friday, April 14 of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the iconic and record-breaking Broadway production that will end its history-making run that week. 

BroadwayWorld has just learned that The Entertainment Community Fund presentation of  All That Jazz: A Celebration of the Legendary Chita Rivera, has been postponed.

The Entertainment Community Fund will present And All That Jazz: A Celebration of the Legendary Chita Rivera, a one-night-only benefit concert celebrating Chita Rivera’s 90th birthday. See additional performers, and how to purchase tickets!

The world premiere run of Titanique will extend its limited engagement at the Daryl Roth Theatre through May 14, 2023. See who is in the cast, how to get tickets, and more!

See photos from the reopening night of Titanique at the show’s new home, the Daryl Roth Theatre in Union Square. The festivities also commemorated the 25th Anniversary of the blockbuster film Titanic, which was released in cinemas this week in 1997.

Tune into our Instagram story today as John Riddle brings you behind the scenes of opening night of Titanique at the Daryl Roth Theatre! Plus watch a clip of John Riddle singing 'Seduces Me' from the off-Broadway sensation.

Frankie Grande will play his final performance as Victor Garber in Titanique at the Daryl Roth Theatre on December 22. 

The cast of Titanique appeared on Late Nigh to perform 'Taking Chances' and 'My Heart Will Go On.' The performance featured Marla Mindelle as Céline Dion, Carrie St. Louis as Rose, Constantine Rousouli as Jack, Frankie Grande as Victor Garber, and more. Comedian Matt Rogers also made an appearance. Watch the video of the performance now!

The cast includes Carrie St. Louis (Wicked, Kinky Boots) as Rose, Russell Daniels (80's Prom, That Bachelorette Show) as Ruth, who star alongside original cast members and co-authors Marla Mindelle (Sister Act, Netflix's 'Special') as Céline Dion, and Constantine Rousouli (Cruel Intentions, 'This is the Night') as Jack.

New cast members will board the hit musical comedy Titanique, beginning performances this Sunday, November 20 at the Daryl Roth Theatre in Union Square. Joining the cast are Carrie St. Louis (Wicked, Kinky Boots) as Rose, and Russell Daniels (80’s Prom, That Bachelorette Show) as Ruth, who star alongside original cast members.

In anticipation of its 35th anniversary in New York City, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is launching The ’88 Collection: special vintage apparel inspired by the original 1988 Broadway merchandise.