NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Broadway's 'Phantom of the Opera,' will hit another milestone Monday, as the production takes the stage for the 12,000th time.

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'Phantom of the Opera' opened on January 26, 1988 -- almost 29 years ago. It is the longest-running show in Broadway history.

Aside from New York, there are current productions in six other cities, including in London, Budapest, Prague, Stockholm and Sapporo, Japan. There is also a North American tour, which visits cities across the United States.

Worldwide, the show  has grossed more than $6 billion -- more than large-scale movie blockbusters like "Titanic," or "Star Wars."

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