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 | 1/26/1988 12:00:00 AM | 13310 | |
| 2 | 2 | Chicago (1996 revival) | M | 11/14/1996 12:00:00 AM | 9634 | |
| 3 | 3 | The Lion King | M | 11/13/1997 12:00:00 AM | 9243 | |
| 4 | 4 | Cats | M | 10/7/1982 12:00:00 AM | 9/10/2000 12:00:00 AM | 7485 |
| 5 | 5 | Wicked | M | 10/30/2003 12:00:00 AM | 6777 | |
| 6 | 6 | Les Misérables | M | 3/12/1987 12:00:00 AM | 5/18/2003 12:00:00 AM | 6680 |
| 7 | 7 | A Chorus Line | M | 7/25/1975 12:00:00 AM | 4/28/1990 12:00:00 AM | 6137 |
| 8 | 8 | Oh! Calcutta! (1976 revival) | R | 9/24/1976 12:00:00 AM | 8/6/1989 12:00:00 AM | 5959 |
| 9 | 9 | Mamma Mia! | M | 10/18/2001 12:00:00 AM | 9/12/2015 12:00:00 AM | 5758 |
| 10 | 10 | Beauty and the Beast | M | 4/18/1994 12:00:00 AM | 7/29/2007 12:00:00 AM | 5461 |
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