List of the longest-running Broadway shows List List

| _ | Title | Type_ | Opening_date | Closing_date | Performances | Comment_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71. | Lightnin` | P | August 26, 1918 | August 27, 1921 | 1291 | Revival in 1938 (54 performances) |
| 72. | Promises, Promises | M | December 1, 1968 | January 1, 1972 | 1281 | 2 Tony Awards in 1969 , 2 Drama Desk Awards in 1969 , Grammy Award for Best Score From an Original Cast Show Album in 1970 , Revival in 2010 (289 performances) |
| 73. | The Book of Mormon | M | March 24, 2011 |  | 1259 | Currently running at the Eugene O`Neill Theatre , 9 Tony Awards in 2011, including Best Musical , 5 Drama Desk Awards in 2011, including Outstanding Musical , Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album in 2012 |