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Phantom Closing?

kwoc91
#50Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 3:34pm

Note that Feldman says it will close in February, not December.

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#51Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 3:39pm

February would take it past its 35th anniversary date. Insane that we might live in a world without Phantom at the Majestic. 

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ACL2006
#52Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 3:45pm

Hopefully the Majestic gets a much needed renovation.


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#53Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 3:46pm

Honestly, if they’re going to close it, close on the 35th anniversary in January. 


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RippedMan
#54Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 3:49pm

Seems kind of silly to me. To close a known money maker. I mean, they could stunt cast the smaller roles easily. And hope that some Hamilton style show comes along in the next few months. 

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EDSOSLO858
#55Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 3:50pm

Feldman said on his Twitter that the closing will be confirmed soon, from what he hears. 


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troynow
#56Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 3:53pm

This is factual...Except the date is incorrect. Phantom is closing. But ALW wanted to announce Cinderella and the name change first. But it has been derailed with death of the Queen.

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Anshel2
#57Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 3:56pm

Tickets are not for sale on 12/31.

Phantom4ever
#58Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 3:58pm

I'm sorry but what date? The NY Post basically guess at December 31, and Phantom (and most Broadway shows) NEVER have performances on the 31 anyway. And then TimeOut said February. So what closing date are you hearing?  

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#59Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 3:59pm

troynow said: "This is factual...Except the date is incorrect. Phantom is closing. But ALW wanted to announce Cinderella and the name change first. But it has been derailed with death of the Queen."

Which date is incorrect, the Post's date, or Feldman's timeframe?

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Jordan Catalano
#60Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 4:01pm

And what name change?

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jkcohen626
#61Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 4:04pm

troynow said: "This is factual...Except the date is incorrect. Phantom is closing. But ALW wanted to announce Cinderella and the name change first. But it has been derailed with death of the Queen."

What name change? Is CInderella getting a new name?

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CATSNYrevival
#62Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 4:04pm

Her Majesty’s Theatre in London is likely changing to His Majesty’s Theatre.

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Jordan Catalano
#63Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 4:05pm

It is changing to His Majesty’s but that’s already been announced. 

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Jordan Catalano
#64Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 4:06pm

Will The Majestic become The Webber?

Hairspray0901
#65Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 4:06pm

Anshel2 said: "Tickets are not for sale on 12/31."

Most shows are dark on NYE due to the proximity to times square. 

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Wick3
#66Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 4:10pm

Hairspray0901 said: "Anshel2 said: "Tickets are not for sale on 12/31."

Most shows are dark on NYE due to the proximity to times square.
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That’s true. Normally the only bway theater open on 12/31 is Vivian Beaumont since it’s not too close to times square.

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HenryTDobson
#67Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 4:12pm

Wow this is crazy!! Didn't think I would live to see the day. It will be a monumental moment at the Majestic when the next show opens there....35 years later! 

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CATSNYrevival
#68Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 4:14pm

I still have to agree with those who say Cameron’s plan is likely to close and reopen a cheaper production.

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EDSOSLO858
#69Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 4:18pm

It’s now official, the New York Times has reported.

Final Broadway performance February 18

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/16/theater/phantom-of-the-opera-broadway-closing.html


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RippedMan
#70Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 4:19pm

Crazy. Wild. 

I would love to know all the talk and chatter going on. Is there some other show itching to come in or were they essentially pushed out? Are they just going to downsize and move to a smaller theater? 

Has that worked for any other show? I know Mamma Mia tried it before just closing all together. I guess it's sort of working for Kinky Boots? 

Phantom4ever
#71Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 4:22pm

Cancelling my New York trip for December.  Luckily all I bought was hotel and airfare. Was planning on seeing Phantom at least twice during that trip. It will be a while before I can be in New York again. 

BCfitasafiddle
#72Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 4:23pm

Phantom4ever said: "Cancelling my New York trip for December. Luckily all I bought was hotel and airfare. Was planning on seeing Phantom at least twice during that trip. It will be a while before I can be in New York again."

Don't jump the gun.

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Dylan Smith4
#73Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 4:24pm

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

its official now!


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suicidalmickeymouse
#74Phantom Closing?
Posted: 9/16/22 at 4:26pm

It appears closing is not on sale yet?


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