


national tours combined grossed over $1.5 billion, playing 216 engagements in 77 cities to 31 million people. The musical changed the landscape for touring across the country, inspiring the renovation of theaters and opera houses.

More from Broadway: 1776 is shattering glass ceilings Representatives say it has been seen by 19.5 million people and grossed $1.3 billion. In New York, the show employed an estimated 6,500 people (including 450 actors) during its more than 30-year run. 9, 2006 - when it surpassed the nearly 18-year run of "Cats," another musical featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. "Phantom" became the longest-running show in Broadway history on Jan. The on-sale date for tickets for the final four weeks of performances - including the 35th anniversary, Valentine’s Day and the final performance - as well as details on all celebrations, will be announced at a future date. 44th St., will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Jan. But before it closes, the show at the Majestic Theatre, 245 W. This isnt the only record for 'Phantom' - cast member George Lee Andrews played a total of 9,382 performances in the Broadway production of 'The Phantom of the Opera'.
