Longest-running Broadway Shows
The performance count is for the original Broadway production of the show. M denotes a musical, P denotes a straight play, R denotes revue, D denotes a predominantly dance musical, and S denotes a special case. As of January 19, 2020. In situations where a production ran at multiple theatres, they are listed in order of most performances.
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| ID | Rank | Title | Type | Opening date | Closing date | Performances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | The Phantom of the Opera | M | 1988-01-26 | 2023-04-16 | 13981 |
| 2 | 2 | Chicago (1996 revival) | M | 1996-11-14 | 11792 | |
| 3 | 3 | The Lion King | M | 1997-11-13 | 11417 | |
| 4 | 5 | Cats | M | 1982-10-07 | 2000-09-10 | 7485 |
| 5 | 5 | Wicked | M | 2003-10-30 | 8955 | |
| 6 | 6 | Les Misérables | M | 1987-03-12 | 2003-05-18 | 6680 |
| 7 | 7 | A Chorus Line | M | 1975-07-25 | 1990-04-28 | 6137 |
| 8 | 8 | Oh! Calcutta! (1976 revival) | R | 1976-09-24 | 1989-08-06 | 5959 |
| 9 | 10 | Mamma Mia! | M | 2001-10-18 | 2015-09-12 | 5758 |
| 10 | 11 | Beauty and the Beast | M | 1994-04-18 | 2007-07-29 | 5462 |
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