Question: what is the longest running musical on broadway
Answer: The Phantom of the Opera 000000001988 - 01 - 26 - 0000 January 26 , 1988 12,518 Currently running at the Majestic Theatre 7 Tony Awards in 1988 , including Best Musical 7 Drama Desk Awards in 1988 Broadway 's longest - running show and musical 2 .