What is the longest running musical in the world?

World's Longest-Running Musical 'The Fantasticks' To Close on 55th Anniversary. By the time it closes, the off-Broadway phenomenon will have had 20,672 performances in two New York City venues.

What's the longest running musical of all time?

The Phantom of the Opera

The longest-running show in Broadway history officially opened on January 26, 1988 and is still playing at the Majestic The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical won 7 1988 Tony Awards® including Best Musical.

What is the longest running musical in the West End?

Les Misérables

With some of the most recognisable songs in musical theatre, the classic story of Jean Valjean and revolutionary France is the longest-running musical in the history of the West End.

Is Wicked the longest running musical?

The blockbuster hit musical Wicked will defy more than gravity tonight as it becomes the fifth-longest-running production in Broadway history, surpassing the original production of Les Misérables. Wicked began previews at the Gershwin Theatre on October 8, 2003 and opened on October 30 of that year.

What was voted the Best Musical ever?

The Longest Running Broadway Shows

Is Hamilton the most successful musical ever?

Is The Lion King the longest running musical?

News Lion King Becomes Eighth Longest-Running Show in Broadway History The Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Lion King becomes the eighth longest-running show in Broadway history when it plays its 5,125th performance at the Minskoff Theatre Feb.

Is cats the longest running musical?

A storm of confetti covers the stage as Cats, Broadway's longest-running show, completes its 7,485th and final performance at the Winter Garden Theater, bringing its 18-year run to a close.

Is Chicago the longest running musical?

It debuted in the West End in 1979, where it ran for 600 performances. Chicago was revived on Broadway in 1996, and a year later in the West End. The 1996 Broadway production holds the record as the longest-running musical revival and the longest-running American musical in Broadway history.

What is the oldest Broadway theater?

The Lyceum is Broadway's oldest continually operating legitimate theatre. Built by producer-manager David Frohman in 1903, it was purchased in 1940 by a conglomerate of producers which included George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. In 1950, the Shuberts took ownership of the theatre, and have operated it ever since.

How long is Hamilton?

"Hamilton" is playing through Sept. 5, 2021. Run time is 2 hours, 45 minutes, including one intermission.

What is the most famous Broadway musical?

How Long Has Les Miserables run?

Les Miserables

Running in the West End for a whopping 32 years and counting, Les Miserables is the longest-running musical in the West End (and the second longest-runner in the world).

What is the longest running play in theatrical history?

The Mousetrap, the World's Longest-Running Play, Announces London Return Date. The case is back on! Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap will resume performances at St. Martin's Theatre in the West End on October 23, 2020.

How much did Lin Manuel Miranda make off Hamilton?

When Lin Manuel Miranda was performing his role in Hamilton, he made $105,000 per performance, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

What was the most expensive Broadway musical to produce?

'Hamilton' Is Broadway's Most Expensive Show—Ever.

What musical has won the most Tonys?

An Enchanted Musical

Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific has won more Tony Awards over all of its Broadway productions to date than any other musical. That's 17 Tonys: 10 for the original 1949 production, plus seven for the 2008 revival.

What was the first musical?

The first musical film, The Jazz Singer (1927), starring Al Jolson, introduced the sound era of motion pictures. It was followed by a series of musicals hastily made to capitalize on the novelty of sound.

Is Hamilton appropriate for 10 year old?

The show feels geared towards older kids (tweens and up), not only for its mature content but also for the complicated ideas and historical frameworks present. It helps if your kid knows a thing or two about the American Revolution and Constitution. If not, they may still be in for an enjoyable and informative ride.

Did Disney Plus remove Hamilton?

Hamilton is still streaming on Disney Plus, but there is no free trial.

What is Hamilton's best song?

What's the shortest running show?

'Turn-On' was the shortest lived show in TV history, and one of the most fascinating.

Has Lady Gaga performed on Broadway?

Though Gaga has never appeared on Broadway, there has been a fair amount of crossover. Gaga performed a medley from Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music at the 87th annual Academy Awards in 2015.