The Phantom of the Opera is the most financially successful musical of all time, with estimated worldwide grosses to date of over US$5 billion, making Phantom the most successful entertainment venture of all time, surpassing not only any other stage production, but also far surpassing the world’s highest-grossing films. Worldwide attendance is over 80 million people, having played over 65,000 performances in 25 countries and 124 cities. It’s won over 50 theatre awards including seven Tonys, and there are currently eight productions around the world.