Phantom of the Opera -Last Broadway Performance Curtain Speech (4/16/23)

[@SuperShinxOne]

Phantom lives.

[@marvinrosenthal6158]

I remember what a great night it was when I saw Phantom with my parents, sister, and brother-in-law, 33 years ago. Hard to comprehend that it was that long ago. What a beautiful theatrical experience! I shall cherish that memory always.

[@Shadic629]

What a way to end the final night of Phantom on broadway. The music of the night will sound on in all our hearts. Both Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Makantosh have stated that the show will return to Broadway at some point. The music of the night lives on forever!!!!!

[@christinedaae7323]

Yes, it does, my fellow Phantom Phan! And, Phantom will be at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia when it retires to Broadway in its entirety! Do not bid on pieces of Phantom in the Online Charity Auction! Spread the word that the Online Charity Auction must be stopped! Thank you!

[@hunterthuiet8334]

Phantom closing after a 35 year run is remarkable. Yes, both Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh did say that Phantom would indeed one day return to Broadway. A U.S. National Tour has even been teased.

[@christinedaae7323]

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber got the letter I sent him already?!

[@hunterthuiet8334]

@@christinedaae7323 Cool beans 🫘

[@christinedaae7323]

What’s that mean?

[@davidcattin7006]

OK, I tried real hard not to cry, but am sitting here sobbing. What a wonderful experience for the last audience. Lucky to have seen it 6 times, even sitting in box 5 ;o) one time!

[@ILove1DC2A]

The old saying applies here: ""Don't cry because it's over - Smile because it happened!"

[@untal9978]

Que privilegio tenes de recordar esto. ❤

[@tomtalker2000]

ME TOO...!!! This was one of the first musicals of MANY my parents brought me too back in the 80's. Just when Brightman and Crawford came to NY.

[@fullmetalandtheflame438]

“It’s over now, the Music of the Night”

[@mikekaraoke]

Only on Broadway it is, not in general!

[@Spikesgurl74]

😭😭😭

[@mickmaloy]

Really lovely to see Sarah and Andrew together.

[@mikelans2725]

I really hope it comes back to south Africa when it was last here at the monte casino theater in Johannesburg i saw it 4 times in its run there if i could have gone to every show it would not have been enough. Phantom will always be the best show in the world

[@nataliegath8668]

When I was a kid I watched the phantom movie with my mom and fell in love with it so much, it was the moment I decided I wanted to do musical theatre for the rest of my life and I was like 5 or 6. When I heard phantom was closing my mom and I scrapped together our money and found the cheapest day to go see it and then found the cheapest tickets and flew to NYC for less than a day just to watch this stunning cast. I cried the second we stepped into the theater. Nothing will compare to the magic that was created within that space. I can’t imagine anything else being in that theater and it could never live up to phantom :,) so sad to see it go

[@KrystalSquirrel]

Please come back! This opera is already classic and immortal.

[@TheHorrorNerd]

I was very fortunate to see The Phantom with the original Broadway cast, and then eight more times over the years, most recently this past Christmas with my daughter. I will cherish all of the memories of this amazing show.

[@repboy1]

Lucky enough to have seen the original cast , amazing how it’s still got the buzz around this show

[@joebruhert3440]

I was too young. I can only imagine.

[@AndreaNing-j4y]

Phantom of the opera is the most beautiful musical ever, many thanks to the super talented music master Andrew Webber

[@joebruhert3440]

I hope they fix that chandelier ;) what an experience. I just wish I got to hear Sarah I was too young though. The phantom will always live on. Inside our minds

[@samueljaramillo4221]

We saw it many times and never tired of it. I say it will be back in five years. So put the whole production in storage till then.

[@benjijack22]

Thankyou so much for capturing this Final Historical Moment in Musical History at New York's MAJESTIC Theatre on Sunday 16th April 2023 of “The Phantom of the Opera” for all to see what a magical moment after 35 years!!! and 13,981 shows!!! A record that will NEVER be beaten! Bravo! - Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh - Thankyou.

[@KingdomHeartsFan3211]

“The Phantom of the Opera” is a show that holds a very special place in my heart. It was the very first show I ever saw on my very first trip to New York. I wish I could have been there to see that glorious chandelier rise one last time.

[@rockwithroadrunner]

And people in my breakroom are wondering why I’m crying. 😪

[@ILove1DC2A]

The old saying applies here: ""Don't cry because it's over - Smile because it happened!"

[@suzetebrito4506]

Fortunately, I had the privilege of seeing the show on april 12th. It was the master piece of Andrew Lloyd Webber, and the performance I watched, was perfect! I remember that I thougth, " Oh my God! Which play will replace this master piece?!" It's impossible to do anything better than this!

[@jasonluckoff3880]

Oh, I still need to see it on Broadway Phantom on Broadway

[@Gg-ds6pb]

Thank you so much for capturing and sharing this moment!

[@arrasonline]

Thank you for sharing this. I was thinking about Phantom all day on Sunday.

[@tomtalker2000]

So sad too see this WONDERFUL musical come to an end. I was lucky enough too see Crawford and Brightman back in the 80's when they finally made it over to NY. I also saw Sierra Boggess and Ramin in their respective roles. WOW JUST WOW too both of them...!!! They had great chemistry together for sure. I was also shocked but not surprised too hear Andrew Lloyd Webber discussing how much it costs to put this production on each week. Something like close to a million dollars...!!! That's just insane but worth every penny. Especially, after he commented on the younger generation really taking an interest in this musical now. And i understand it's a cost cutting measure after all as a singer myself music doesn't make a lot of money folks. But their is something VERY special about this musical because it's more than just a love story at it's roots. It's about acceptance of one's differences. And individual being The Phantom who feels like an outcast of society. If that doesn't speak volumes and hold A TON of relevancy in today's political landscape. Especially, in the LGBTQ+ community which i'm a part of. Then i don't know what does. It's a damn shame it's being pulled. They younger generation deserves too see this live and in living color not on a computer or TV screen.

[@cherrytwizzler]

What is a woman?

[@Hasani751]

Even if the show does come back…it won’t be the same, so if it’s not gonna be the same I’d rather it not come back at all. So sad…Broadway is never gonna be the same 😢

[@tigerwareagle1485]

I went to see POTO back in the summer of 2012 with my church youth choir from Childersburg, Alabama. Still have my ticket stub in my bedroom. Thank you Phantom for entertaining us all! ❤️

[@superawesomezebra3857]

Love Never Dies

[@1SpicyMeataball]

It should.

[@joebruhert3440]

The phantom will always live inside our minds

[@mememex-t1v]

I remember the last show here in México,was performed by the two couples first act Claudia cota and Juan Navarro (rip 😢) and the second by Irasema terrazas AND Saulo Vasconcelos, amazing end.

[@atwater82]

I love that Sarah and Andrew still have a great relationship after all of these years. But, I'm so sad that this show closed. It is my comfort musical. :(

[@christinalazarou2865]

I am so grateful to have watched the phantom twice at Thessaloniki, Greece . Fabulous performance , deep emotions.... than you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DS-re4vs]

The only thing I wish would have happened was maybe a lighthearted joke about the unfortunate timing of Michael Crawford’s emergency dental surgery keeping him from being there. We do know he wished he could, the OG himself!

[@dieter2219]

Mein Mann und ich haben das Musical gesehen,unvergesslich die Atmosphäre in diesem Theater,hatten feuchte Augen.Unvergesslicher Abend im Theater und dieser Tollen Stadt New York

[@robie46]

There will never be another show as popuiar. What a great finish.

[@koltonkennison877]

ITS OVER NOW THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT

[@mooboy2000]

This is so sad. I have always love Phantom of the Opera, but I never got to see it live, that was one thing I had always wished I could do, just never had the money, or when I did, I didn't have the time. Phantom of the Opera and Cats both are ones I would have loved to see live, and then seeing this is their final performance (for now hopefully) I may never get that chance. On a side note as a pianist growing up, I couldn't get enough of Andrew Lloyd Webber's music, that there is one musician I would love to meet in person.

[@DrewFromNY]

Still playing in London!

[@theorth-he3fj]

@@DrewFromNY yeah, and I heard that Love never dies, the sequel to the Phantom of the Opera is coming to London to

[@charliemo]

Thank you so much for posting this. I’ve seen Phantom 3 times so far in London and I will definitely be going on a regular basis. It’s my favourite musical. Best Wishes and God bless 😘

[@ninap.6133]

Thank you so much for posting this!!! What a tremendous send off!! 😭

[@jasonluckoff3880]

Stay on Broadway phantom best musical ever Andrew Lloyd Webber keep phantom open on Broadway

[@hunterthuiet8334]

A glorious way to send PHANTOM off

[@florzinhala]

Laird is so sweet 😍

[@LauraS1]

How beautiful!!!

[@lindaschenker9709]

Making me cry…I do believe it will be back. Best Phantom was Ramin Karimloo who did it in the UK.

[@antm64]

Thank you for posting this wonderful video...much appreciated!!

[@petergraham8681]

Too bad Hal Prince missed this last curtain call. His own occurred in Iceland of all places in 2019.

[@02bher1]

👏👏👏Bravo to all the cast and crew over the years and of course Andrew Lloyd Webber.💔💋

[@SiimplyHalloween]

My mom went to the final public show and said they were all chanting for one more song at the end lol. I think this one in the video was a show saved for family and friends

[@kingdingaling6516]

Hopefully once things get a little better for Broadway this show will come back...even if it's for a limited revival.

[@evaristomartinez5338]

Ultimate super awesome and very super incredible ceremony congrats to Lloyd byber to make the awesome phantom of the special opera😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ congrats

[@williamfairchild7439]

Phantom is my fourth favourite musical, I saw the original production at Her Majesty's Theatre in London on Saturday 31st March 2012 and it was spectacular I really like both Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh

[@lindaweight6176]

4th favorite? Hamilton, Wicked, and Les Mis are in my top 4, but Phantom has a place on my heart and memory forever.

[@williamfairchild7439]

@@lindaweight6176 My four favourites are Oliver, Half a Sixpence, Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera

[@authorguy5696]

I hope there will be a DVD release of this final performance.

[@theorth-he3fj]

Yeah, I never got to see it on Broadway

[@evaristomartinez5338]

What a special ceremoni 😢😢😢😢😢🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ so special so awesome

[@shecandance9500]

Always adored Sir Cameron!! Such enthusiasm and joy he has for musical theater …and he shares it with all of us! His professionalism and instinct are bar to none! Thank you Sir Cameron !!

[@1SpicyMeataball]

With it providing him to afford enough pools to cover the English countryside. But I'm sure "loving the arts" makes him smile too.

[@ebmosier1]

I love how everyone went silent at James Barbour. GOOD.

[@1SpicyMeataball]

That made me chuckle.

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

saw it five times 4 in providence and once in NY

[@goo83]

wish Michael Crawford could have come.

[@teaching_and_learning]

He had last minute dental surgery. Plan was him for him to be there.

[@springstud]

i fell old these actors in the show were not even born when phantom came to broadway

[@shadowknife333]

I wish Anthony warlow was in the slide show cause he did play the Phantom at some point

[@1SpicyMeataball]

I think it was Broadway Phantoms only or else we would have had to hear wine aunts cream themselves over Ramin for a half hour.

[@KimberlyLovell-qr5nd]

Love You Sarah Brightman

[@jorddychavarria761]

bravo Sarah Brightman 🎉

[@eristineforever6934]

Just let there be a Live recording. Please.

[@christinedaae7323]

My fellow Phantom Phans, do not be discouraged. Phantom is coming back to Broadway in its entirety! But, in order to do that, you must not bid on the pieces of Phantom in the Online Charity Auction! Instead, send letters to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, telling him to move all the said pieces to The Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia! The Fox Theater is a huge Theater, and Phantom has played there several times when Phantom was on National Tour! You must tell other Phantom Phans this message! Send this message on! And, together, we will bring Phantom back to Broadway in it entirety! Thank you!

[@chaerithbestgirl]

Never even got a chance to see POTO. :

[@DrewFromNY]

Still playing in London!

[@JohnnyFreund314]

Did you win the lottery tickets to go? Or were you invited? I'm just curious how they do that.

[@DrewFromNY]

Lucky enough to have been invited by someone involved in the production.

[@JohnnyFreund314]

@@DrewFromNY That's amazing, chance of a lifetime

[@1SpicyMeataball]

There's something hilarious about Ben Crawford coming out prematurely with that bad haircut and Sarah Brightman looking like she was just unearthed from her crypt.

[@jameslarosa2396]

Perhaps Crawford gave the understudy a chance to perform.

[@chatbud]

Who is the Phantom on this last night?

[@mikeandsteph2020]

Ok the fact that Ramin Karimloo wasn’t listed in the Phantoms is odd. Or were they only listing Phantoms from the American Broadway productions?

[@DrewFromNY]

Broadway only.

[@radiatesrosie5502]

is it just me or ramin was not in the slideshow?

[@authorjenn]

How come Ramin wasn't shown in the slideshow of the Phantoms?

[@HaussOfSharon]

Because Ramin did not play the Phantom on Broadway.

[@kerrylorah-kn3kc]

It'll be back after they scale it back and it's cheaper to produce. Smaller orchestra.

[@OurSocietyMustChange]

Why didnt Michael Crawford get a proper send-off?

[@DrewFromNY]

He canceled beforehand due to a medical procedure he was having.

[@FLOWERSANDSLOTS]

Wow, no credit to Ramin Karimloo? What a "slight" that is. No disrespect to the other Phantom performers but not including Ramin in the picture credits was rude.

[@DrewFromNY]

He was in Les Mis. Don't think he was in Phantom (checked IBDB.com). May be wrong

[@FLOWERSANDSLOTS]

@@DrewFromNY just search on youtube. You'll find him with Sierra Boggess. :)

[@Alexia3220]

​@@FLOWERSANDSLOTS he did not have a run in Broadway

[@maggieaishalee3829]

He never played phantom in Brodway

[@disneydanny2]

#childrenshouldNEVERpassBEFOREtheirparents

[@1SpicyMeataball]

He watched Love Never Dies.

[@MondoMiami]

One of Bidenflation’s saddest victims.