Dramatic singing, stunning choreography, lavish stage sets -- there’s nothing like a Broadway show. Seeing one is a must during your time in New York, especially when it’s The Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running show in Broadway history. With music by the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber, the beloved musical has delighted audiences around the world since it opened in 1984, and continues to knock ’em dead with its classic tunes and striking visuals.

On June 12, Jonathan Lam from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Dave Cheung from the City University of Hong Kong College of Business led a group of 25 exchange visitors to take in the show at the Majestic Theatre after work.

The show has been a mainstay since 1988 and was the first and only musical in Broadway’s history to surpass 10,000 performances. The musical has been seen by over 140 million people around the world and continues to be one of Broadway’s most popular productions.

"This group of students is sophisticated and pretty hard to impress,” said Jonathan. “But I noticed they were awe-struck from the moment we got into our seats. The performances, the orchestra, and the theater itself were all thrilling."

"I can see why this show keeps selling out,” Dave added. “It’s been around a long time but it still feels very fresh and intense."