Phantom of the Opera

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After 35 years, Phantom of the Opera will end its run on Broadway.

As a producer you dream that a show will go on forever.

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Indeed, my production of Andrews Cats proudly proclaimed 'Now and Forever' for decades.

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Yet “Phantom” surpassed that show’s extraordinary Broadway run.

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But all the shows end at the end,

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And after much discussion between The Schuberts, The Really Useful Group, Andrew and me,

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 We concluded that the right time for 'Phantom' was after the show's 35th birthday,

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On February 18th - a double celebration of ' Phantom's phenomenal success.

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Gaston Leroux's opera ghost may disappear for now,

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But there is no doubt that Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterpiece will continue to enthrall audiences in London and around the world -and will be back on Broadway one day.

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