Phantom To Become Longest Running Show on Broadway Come Monday

[DefyingEDCT]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 7:15pm

http://www.backstage.com/bso/news_reviews/nyc/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001807280

"On Monday, Jan. 9, the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical -- with performance number 7,486 -- becomes the longest running show in Broadway history, surpassing another of the British composer's megahits, "Cats." And while statistics can be trotted out extolling the longevity and profitability of the production, it's the people, both on-stage and behind the scenes, who make the musical work at each performance.
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I say this is 7000+ preformances too long.
Updated On: 1/6/06 at 07:15 PM

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 7:17pm

I agree - way too many performances.

[Katurian2]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 7:18pm

This does not deserve to be the longest running show.

[DefyingEDCT]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 7:19pm

I saw it when I was in NY in December. It lacked any enthusiasim, and bored most of the audience. No Energy at all. All the actors were bored. Its become an chore to preform rather than something they love.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 7:22pm

You all are too picky.
I'm just satisfied that "Cats" isn't the longest-running show anymore.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 7:24pm

Well as long as people go to see it, it will stay open. Whether or not it deserves to be, like it or not, it is for now going to be the longest show on Broadway.

[RockabyeHamlet]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 7:25pm

I think its sad that a show that has become such a lackluster production will be celebrated for its greatness.

[DefyingEDCT]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 7:25pm

Too Picky? I either think a show sucks, or is good. Cant get much pickier than that I guess!

[Piazzaslight]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 7:57pm

Gee whiz, am I the only one who is actually GLAD that this show is going to be the longest running show on Broadway? Good God! We should be content that the longest running show isn't that piece of crap CATS anymore...

Updated On: 1/6/06 at 07:57 PM

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 8:03pm

^what he said
"Too Picky? I either think a show sucks, or is good. Cant get much pickier than that I guess!"
I was kidding. I agree that the production should have closed long ago, even though I like the show, it's just that I'd think that anyone would jump for joy when Cats gets replaced.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 8:04pm

Well said, Piazza

To have CATS as the longest running show. Sends shivers down ( or up) your spine

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 8:04pm

Well said, Piazza

To have CATS as the longest running show. Sends shivers down ( or up) your spine

[ihearttheatre]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 8:15pm

I happen to really dislike POTO and care nothing about CATS.

Excuse my cliche, but quality, not quantity!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 8:17pm

Since it has been running for so long, there must be enough merit for people to see it, see it again & tell their friends - all over the world

We happened to enjoy it immensely but to each his own

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 8:19pm

Awww... I'm glad that POTO has come this far. You've got to commend them for running for so long...it's a rather difficult feat to accomplish. Besides, I'm sure that the production has inspired many people (including myself) at one point or another. So congrats POTO! :)

~Rosalynn

[zepka102]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 8:21pm

this is still my favorite musical of all time. i'm excited and wish i was there for the performance

[BwayBaby18]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 8:30pm

Unless the theatre burns down! Think all of those candels in the show!!!! Let's hope the fire marshall is on hand!


ps. I don't want the show to burn down i am just saying, What If?

[Mamie]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 8:41pm

I'm with you, Zepka. I've seen a whole lot of shows over a whole lot of years and Phantom remains my favorite of all.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 8:44pm

I never understood lit candles emerging from a pool of water. Great effect but makes no sense

[ALWrules]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 8:54pm

Phantom of the Opera is a great show with amazing music and a great story to tell. It is well deserved to be the longest running show. ANd like Broadway Baby 81 said, this show has inspired a lot of people, including myself, to get into Broadway Musicals.
And I don't know what you are talking about Defying EDCT. I saw the show on the 28th, and it was the best production of it I have seen to this date, and I've seen it 8 times. The production was so tight and polished, and the actors were great in their roles. Mcgillian blew everyone away, and he got a loud ovation at the end of the show. Everyone loved the show and there was a LOT of energy.

[Piazzaslight]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 10:45pm

I agree with the others who said that if the public sees shows like this, chances are that they'll want to be into more Broadway musicals. Isn't that what we're striving for? Heck, this show was THE show that got me into Broadway, and now i'm a Sondheim Fan (SITP or Sweeney todd is my favourite) and a fan of The Light in the Piazza (See my user name, DUH!) and many other shows as well. If it weren't for this show, we wouldn't have as many theatre fans. I wouldn't be on this board.

Although, when I saw the show for the second time in July, it lacked a certain... OOMPH! to it. I still enjoyed seeing it, and will see it again once the closing date's announced.

[iwearshoes]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 10:55pm

This show brought me into the world of musical theater and has kept me there enough to want to be apart of it for the rest of my life. If a show is powerful enough to stay on Broadway we should be happy for it and not shooting it down. The fact that it has the staying power that it does proves that theater is not a dying art. Be happy that people go to see shows and not so quick to give your all-encompassing judgment on it.

[jimmirae]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 10:58pm

They should invite Sarah Brightman. She was the Muse.

[zepka102]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 11:02pm

every year, the fifth grades across Buffalo (i know atleast in my district and a few others) would go on a trip up to Toronto to see it. kids you would expect to hate it loved it. it was a trip everyone looked forward to. for many it was their first exposure to a real broadway show. it's been closed for a while, but people still love it and it's popular when the tour comes here. i hope it still stays strong down there in nyc!

[bryan]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 11:12pm

this show needs to say bye bye forever and there is no obc recording.