The Phantom of the Opera had 9,897 perfomances on Broadway
Typically, Broadway theaters are dark on Mondays, meaning there are no performances scheduled. However, some shows may have special Monday performances or adjusted schedules, so it's best to check the specific show's performance calendar for accurate information. Additionally, you can also explore off-Broadway theaters, which may have performances on Mondays.
Most people think the difference is one is ON Broadway and one is NOT. This is not true. There are many Broadway shows that aren't literally on Broadway. The main difference between a Broadway show and an off-broadway show is the size of the house (number of seats). The tickets are also cheaper and the production value usually cheaper.
The longest running play on Broadway was called Life with a Father. It closed in 1947 with a total of 3,224 performances.
Most, but not all, Broadway shows do not hold performances on Monday. The theater is said to be "dark" or down then, so Broadway actors tend to have off on that day. Usually the actors give eight performances Tuesday-Sunday including evening shows and two matinees (primarily Wednesday and Sunday).
With 2,534 wonderful performances, Avenue Q ranks 22nd on the list of the longest running shows. The show ended its Broadway run on September 13, 2009
Typically, Broadway theaters are dark on Mondays, meaning there are no performances scheduled. However, some shows may have special Monday performances or adjusted schedules, so it's best to check the specific show's performance calendar for accurate information. Additionally, you can also explore off-Broadway theaters, which may have performances on Mondays.
Broadway typically hosts around 40 to 50 different productions each season, with the number of performances varying widely. On average, a show might run for several months to over a year, leading to thousands of performances annually. Overall, it's estimated that there are around 1,500 to 2,000 performances on Broadway each year across all productions.
Great Performances - 1971 The Best of Broadway was released on: USA: 24 May 1985
The musical, The Producers, first appeared on Broadway on April 19, 2001. The show ended up running for 2,502 performances. The Producers won 12 Tony Awards.
Over 2,500 performances
Most people think the difference is one is ON Broadway and one is NOT. This is not true. There are many Broadway shows that aren't literally on Broadway. The main difference between a Broadway show and an off-broadway show is the size of the house (number of seats). The tickets are also cheaper and the production value usually cheaper.
The longest running play on Broadway was called Life with a Father. It closed in 1947 with a total of 3,224 performances.
Most, but not all, Broadway shows do not hold performances on Monday. The theater is said to be "dark" or down then, so Broadway actors tend to have off on that day. Usually the actors give eight performances Tuesday-Sunday including evening shows and two matinees (primarily Wednesday and Sunday).
With 2,534 wonderful performances, Avenue Q ranks 22nd on the list of the longest running shows. The show ended its Broadway run on September 13, 2009
As of my last update in October 2023, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" was not running on Broadway. However, it has seen various revivals and productions over the years. For the most current information on any performances, it's best to check official Broadway ticketing websites or the show's official page.
Stage performances on Broadway.
Great Performances - 1971 Broadway's Lost Treasures II was released on: USA: 9 August 2004