Ben Crawford, lead Phantom actor in New York since 2018, who has been on vocal rest for two weeks, takes a bow on stage joining cast and crew members despite not being able to perform in the final Phantom of the Opera show, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Ben Crawford, lead Phantom actor in New York since 2018, who has been on vocal rest for two weeks, takes a bow on stage joining cast and crew members despite not being able to perform in the final Phantom of the Opera show, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Audience members linger after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Cast members hold flowers and receive applause after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Cast, crew, and audience members linger after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

A cast member wears a gold confetti ribbon as they walk offstage after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Cameron Mackintosh speaks after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Cast and crew members take a final bow as confetti is released after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

Confetti hangs from the chandelier at the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Cast and crew members take a moment to applause after their final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Andrew Lloyd Webber speaks after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Audience members applause after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Cast and crew members take a moment to applause after their final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

John Riddle, Laird Mackintosh, and Emilie Kouatchou take a bow after performing in the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs REFILE - CORRECTING NAME 

Laird Mackintosh, who substituted for Ben Crawford as the Phantom takes a bow after his final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs REFILE - CORRECTING NAME 

Laird Mackintosh, who substituted for Ben Crawford as the Phantom takes a bow after his final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs REFILE - CORRECTING NAME 

Emilie Kouatchou takes a bow after her final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Emilie Kouatchou takes a bow after her final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Emilie Kouatchou takes a bow after her final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

People gather outside the Majestic Theatre after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

People gather outside the Majestic Theatre after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

The audience listens to special remarks after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closses after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is applauded by cast and crew members after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is applauded by cast and crew members after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Emilie Kouatchou who performs as Christine Daae takes a final bow as confetti is released after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Cast and crew members take a final bow as confetti is released after the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

A member of the security team waits outside the Majestic Theater before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Jordan Dobson and Linedy Genao attends the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Jordan Dobson and Linedy Genao attends the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

A guest attends the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

A former member of the Phantom cast attends the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Tommy Tune attends the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Guests attends the red carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

A woman enters the Majestic Theatre before attending the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

People chat outside the Majestic Theatre before attending the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Fans react as Lin-Manuel Miranda arrives at the red carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

A fan dressed in a Phantom costume poses before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Gayle King chats outside the Majestic Theater before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Fans line up outside the red carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Fans line up outside the Majestic Theatre before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Gayle King attends the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Lin-Manuel Miranda blows a kiss while attending the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Artwork is seen outside the Majestic Theater as guests attend the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Glenn Close attends the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Glenn Close attends the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Glenn Close is interviewed while attending the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Glenn Close attends the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Fans take photos of the Majestic Theater and red carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) attends the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Fans wait to attend the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) attends the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Meghan Picerno, who previously performed as Christine Daae, attends the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Sarah Brightman, who originally performed as Christine Daae on Broadway, attends the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Lin-Manuel Miranda poses while attending the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Lin-Manuel Miranda waves while attending the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

A person displays a ticket on the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Meghan Picerno, who previously performed as Christine Daae, attends the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

A pair of sneakers signed by Phantom Cast members that will be auctioned off is seen on the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 

Fans hoping to get a ticket wait outside the carpet before the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera, which closes after 35 years on Broadway, in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs