Known as the “Great White Way” for being one of America’s very first streets with lights, the marquee lights on all the theatre houses that light up Time’s Square have become iconic to people everywhere. It tends to have a prestige attached to it unmatched to any other. When people say “On Broadway” it tends to have meaning much deeper than just a street location in New York City. You should definitely take in a show, even if Broadway isn’t your thing, there is so much more to experience.
Most Broadway show tours only come to cities city for a few short weeks. It is currently playing in 6 countries as well as on tour in the US North American.
In 2012, the show celebrated its 10,000th show. If you can’t get to New York City this lifetime and you want to experience what most tourists will do on their trip, treat yourself to an experience like no other when the Phantom of the Opera comes to you.Ī packed house awaits the 2nd act of Phantom of the Opera at the Straz Center on December 19th, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.Ĭlearly, Phantom of the Opera could be considered one of the classics among attractions in New York City as it stands as the longest-running show in Broadway history with 26 years and counting, at the Majestic Theatre.