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The musical is set in the Paris Opera House in the late 19th century. The Phantom, a
disfigured composer, lives in the catacombs beneath the opera house. He is obsessed
with a young opera singer, Christine Daaé, and he begins to haunt the opera house in
an attempt to win her love. Christine is initially frightened of the Phantom, but she
eventually comes to care for him. The Phantom helps Christine to achieve success as
an opera singer, but his possessiveness and jealousy eventually drive her away.
The Phantom of the Opera is a story of love, loss, and redemption. It is a classic tale
of good versus evil, and it has captured the imaginations of audiences around the
world for over 35 years.

The show closed on April 16, 2023, after 13,981 performances. It was the longest-
running show in Broadway history, surpassing Cats, which ran for 18,374
performances. The show was originally scheduled to close in February 2023, but the
closing was extended after a flood of ticket sales following the announcement.

The final performance was attended by cast members from the original production, as
well as celebrities such as Sarah Brightman and Hugh Jackman. The show's closing
marked the end of an era for Broadway. It was a show that had been a part of the New
York City landscape for over three decades, and it will be missed by many.