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Three 'Phantom' originals say farewell after 35 years with production
Meet the theater professionals who have been with the production since day one.
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After nearly 14,000 performances, the final chandelier in Broadway’s “The Phantom of the Opera” will fall on Sunday, April 16.
In the week leading up to the last performance, NY1 is celebrating the history-making musical phenomenon by taking viewers behind the mask that has captivated audiences for more than 35 years.
Join NY1 for a look behind the curtain and a sit-down interview with Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of the iconic production.
Meet the theater professionals who have been with the production since day one.
Sardi's and Theatre Circle share their thoughts on their business neighbor "The Phantom of the Opera" closing.
Lewis was the first and only Black performer to don the mask on Broadway.
The chandelier has 30,000 beads and weighs one ton.
The symbol has become synonymous with New York's famed Theater District.
The show is coming to a close on Broadway after more than 35 years
