Broadway Long Runs: How New York Became Home to the Long Run
…In 1990, A Chorus Line set a new record that many thought would stand the test of time as it closed after 6, 137 performances. But Cats topped that with 7,485 performances in 2000. Six shows are currently on Broadway with runs of 3,000+ performances. They are Jersey Boys, Wicked, Mama Mia!, The Lion King, Chicago, and The Phantom of the Opera. Only one play or musical has ever had a run of over 10,000 performances and that is Phantom. It will rea…