Brace yourself people, because our beloved (or hated, depending on your taste) musical “The Phantom of the Opera” is finally coming to an end. Yes, you heard it right- no more dramatic chandelier crashes and haunting music from now on. But before you shed a phantom tear, know that it’s going out with a bang – the kind of bang that could even make fireworks blush. It has been the highest-grossing Broadway show for the past 12 consecutive weeks. So, it’s like ending your relationship on a high note, you know, the “It’s not me, it’s you” type of thing.

Now onto the juicier part- the price of the tickets *drum rolls* So, we all know the show is super famous, but did you know that some tickets are going for nearly $4,000 each on third-party resell sites? That’s not a typo, folks! You could practically buy a functioning kidney in the black market for that amount. (Note: we do not encourage any illegal activities, we’re just saying…). So, if you’re one of the lucky ones who scored a ticket before they got all snatched up, I suggest you start a bidding war, and who knows you probably could pay off your student loans with that money. (#winning)

Okay, let’s get serious for a sec – the show’s sales have significantly sky-rocketed after the announcement of its closing and extension. Its eight performances ran at full capacity, raking in a cool $3.65 million for the week ended April 9, according to the Broadway League. That’s like a Hollywood box office level money, and we all know Hollywood people love to flaunt their wealth. I mean, have you seen the Kardashians?

For comparison, let’s time travel for a bit- this time last year, the show brought in just over $1 million for the week ending April 17, 2022. It’s like comparing a cute furry kitten to a lion – one’s adorable, and the other can eat you alive. Coincidence? I think not.

And lastly, a fun fact- the show has been sold out for weeks, resembling its success in 1988. I mean, what were you doing in 1988? I know I was somewhere in my mom’s womb, and I bet most of you weren’t even born yet (gasp, millennials). So, it’s quite impressive considering it’s been over 30 years, and it’s still killing it like a boss. We may never witness the Phantom lurking in the shadows, singing the infamous line “Sing once again with me, our strange duet,” but at least we can say that we were part of its historic run.

Serious News: cnbc