'The Phantom of the Opera' will close in 2023 after 35 years on Broadway. Here are 10 stunning photos from the show's historic run.

Gabi StevensonSep 19, 2022, 02:32 IST

"The Phantom of the Opera" will close its groundbreaking run on Broadway on February 18, 2023.Bruce Glikas/Getty Images; Bryn Colton - Contributor/Getty Images; Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images

"The Phantom of the Opera" will close in 2023 after 35 years on Broadway, according to its website.
The drama by Andrew Lloyd Webber opened at the Majestic Theatre in January 1988.

"The Phantom of the Opera," written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, premiered at the Majestic Theatre in New York City on January 26, 1988.

Billboards for "The Phantom of the Opera" outside the Majestic Theatre before its Broadway premiere in January 1998.Bryn Colton/Getty Images

Michael Crawford, who played the original Phantom in 1988, was all smiles during rehearsals for the Broadway opening.

Michael Crawford holds the Phantom mask at rehearsals for "The Phantom of the Opera" in January 1988.Bryn Colton - Contributor/Getty Images

Andrew Lloyd Webber joined the cast onstage for a curtain call on January 9, 2006 —the same night the show surpassed "Cats" as the longest longest-running show in Broadway history.

Andrew Lloyd Webber at the curtain call for "The Phantom of the Opera" on January 9, 2006.Peter Kramer/Getty Images

Andrew Lloyd Webber joined the cast onstage for a curtain call on January 9, 2006 —the same night the show surpassed "Cats" as the longest longest-running show in Broadway history.

The same night, actors who played the musical's titular character joined together in costume for a performance.

Actors who played the lead role in "The Phantom of the Opera" walk on stage to take a bow following the 7,486th performance at the Majestic Theatre on January 9, 2006.Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images

At the 25th anniversary of the production's Broadway premiere, Hugh Panaro and Sierra Boggess sang their hearts out as the Phantom and Christine.

Hugh Panaro and Sierra Boggess during the "The Phantom of the Opera" 25th Broadway anniversary performance at the Majestic Theatre on January 26, 2013.Walter McBride/Corbis via Getty Images

In May 2014, Norm Lewis became the first Black actor to play the Phantom on Broadway (and only the third Black actor to take on the role worldwide).

Norm Lewis joins the cast of Broadway's "The Phantom Of The Opera" on May 12, 2014.Walter McBride/Getty Images

Broadway's first Christine, Sarah Brightman, returned to the stage to celebrate the musical's 30th anniversary at the Majestic Theatre in 2018.

Sarah Brightman and Peter Joback perform at "The Phantom of the Opera" at The Majestic Theatre on January 24, 2018.Bruce Glikas/Bruce Glikas/WireImage

When "The Phantom of the Opera" re-opened in October 2021, the audience was given masks of their own to wear during the performance.

The audience wears phantom masks to wear during the re-opening night performance of "The Phantom Of The Opera" on Broadway on October 22, 2021.Bruce Glikas/Getty Images

The show's most iconic prop, the chandelier, also returned to audiences in 2021. The glow from the large light illuminated the theater's intricate architecture.

The chandelier rises at the "Phantom Of The Opera" performance on October 22, 2021.Bruce Glikas/Getty Images

Emilie Kouatchou starred as the first Black Christine in the musical in 2022.

Emilie Kouatchou during curtain call for "The Phantom of The Opera" on Broadway on January 26, 2022.Bruce Glikas/Getty Images

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'The Phantom of the Opera' will close in 2023 after 35 years on Broadway. Here are 10 stunning photos from the show's historic run.

"The Phantom of the Opera," written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, premiered at the Majestic Theatre in New York City on January 26, 1988.

Michael Crawford, who played the original Phantom in 1988, was all smiles during rehearsals for the Broadway opening.

Andrew Lloyd Webber joined the cast onstage for a curtain call on January 9, 2006 —the same night the show surpassed "Cats" as the longest longest-running show in Broadway history.

The same night, actors who played the musical's titular character joined together in costume for a performance.

At the 25th anniversary of the production's Broadway premiere, Hugh Panaro and Sierra Boggess sang their hearts out as the Phantom and Christine.

In May 2014, Norm Lewis became the first Black actor to play the Phantom on Broadway (and only the third Black actor to take on the role worldwide).

Broadway's first Christine, Sarah Brightman, returned to the stage to celebrate the musical's 30th anniversary at the Majestic Theatre in 2018.

When "The Phantom of the Opera" re-opened in October 2021, the audience was given masks of their own to wear during the performance.

The show's most iconic prop, the chandelier, also returned to audiences in 2021. The glow from the large light illuminated the theater's intricate architecture.

Emilie Kouatchou starred as the first Black Christine in the musical in 2022.