The longest running Broadway show in the U.S. is The Phantom of the Opera (which is still playing on Broadway today!)
The 2nd longest show is Cats (Which left the Broadway stage on Sept 10, 2000 I believe
I think that The Fantasticks is the longest running show in American history. It closed in 2002 after a 42-year run (more than twice as long as Cats). It is also credited with being the longest running musical in the world.
Actually the longest running play in the USA is "The Lost Colony" which has been running I believe since the late 1930's in Manteo NC...about the Sir Walter Raleigh colony that disappeared with only the engraved word "Croatan" on a tree remaining.
The longest running play on Broadway was called Life with a Father. It closed in 1947 with a total of 3,224 performances.
In 1988, the longest-running play on Broadway was "A Chorus Line." This iconic musical, which premiered in 1975, focused on the lives and aspirations of a group of dancers auditioning for a Broadway show. It became renowned for its innovative storytelling and choreography, ultimately running for 6,137 performances before closing in 1990.
"Our Town" by Thornton Wilder.
CATS is not a play, it is a musical. The first production of CATS opened in the West End in 1981 and a year later in Broadway. The London production ran for 21 years, ending in 2002 whilst the Broadway production ran for 18 years and closed in 2000.
The longest-running Broadway play in the Philippines is "Miss Saigon." This musical, which tells the story of a romance between a Vietnamese woman and an American soldier during the Vietnam War, has had multiple successful productions in the country. Its powerful themes and memorable score have resonated with Filipino audiences, contributing to its enduring popularity. The Philippine productions of "Miss Saigon" have garnered critical acclaim and showcased the talent of local performers.
The longest running play on Broadway was called Life with a Father. It closed in 1947 with a total of 3,224 performances.
Broadway shows are shown in New York, not Chicago. While Chicago is the name of a musical, there is no place to see a Broadway play in Chicago. However, the longest running play is A Chorus line which ran from 1975 until 1990.
In 1988, the longest-running play on Broadway was "A Chorus Line." This iconic musical, which premiered in 1975, focused on the lives and aspirations of a group of dancers auditioning for a Broadway show. It became renowned for its innovative storytelling and choreography, ultimately running for 6,137 performances before closing in 1990.
"Our Town" by Thornton Wilder.
If you mean Broadway (which I think you do) it's The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King is at a close second
CATS
The Phantom Of The Opera.
Les Misarable
"The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie is recognized as the longest running play in the world. It premiered in London's West End in 1952 and has been running continuously ever since.
CATS is not a play, it is a musical. The first production of CATS opened in the West End in 1981 and a year later in Broadway. The London production ran for 21 years, ending in 2002 whilst the Broadway production ran for 18 years and closed in 2000.
Arsenic and Old Lace
The longest-running Broadway play in the Philippines is "Miss Saigon." This musical, which tells the story of a romance between a Vietnamese woman and an American soldier during the Vietnam War, has had multiple successful productions in the country. Its powerful themes and memorable score have resonated with Filipino audiences, contributing to its enduring popularity. The Philippine productions of "Miss Saigon" have garnered critical acclaim and showcased the talent of local performers.