The Beauty and the Beast stage musical closed on Broadway in 2007 after its original run.
The Broadway production began performances in 1994 and played at the Palace Theatre. It was based on Disney's 1991 animated film and transferred the film's characters, songs, and visual style to a live theatrical setting. The production became one of Broadway's longest-running shows during its engagement.
The musical's Broadway run ended on July 29, 2007, after 5,461 performances. Its success led to touring productions, international productions, school and community performances, and licensed versions for regional theaters.
The closing year is sometimes confused with the opening year or with later revivals and tours. The original Broadway production opened in 1994, while the 2007 date marks the end of that specific New York engagement. Later productions elsewhere were not extensions of the original Broadway run.