Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit has run for over 10,00 shows, with some of the most memorable songs on the Great White Way.
Joining us on Eyewitness News Saturday morning to discuss the show's success was Kyle Barisich, who plays 'Raoul', the love interest of leading lady 'Christine'.
'The Phantom of the Opera' became the longest-running show in Broadway history on January 9, 2006 with its 7,486th performance (surpassing the previous record-holder 'Cats', also by Andrew Lloyd Webber.)
Since breaking that record, 'Phantom' has played both an additional 7 years and nearly 3,000 performances - which by itself would be a smash hit run for a Broadway musical.
On Broadway, since its debut on January 26, 1988, 'Phantom' has grossed over $888 million.
Total attendance is now over 15 million and the show continues to run with no end in sight.
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