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After 18 months of pandemic limbo, castmates are singing and dancing again as they rehearse for the return of "Phantom of the Opera," Broadway's longest-running show.
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Fans dressed as Christine Daae pose with lead actor Meghan Picerno after the re-opening of "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 22, 2021.
Meghan Picerno, who plays Christine Daae, takes a bow with other cast members after performing on the re-opening night of "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 22, 2021.
Opening remarks are read backstage during the re-opening night of "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 22, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actor Ben Crawford, who plays "The Phantom", receives a precautionary test for COVID-19 at the Marriott Marquis Box Office before attending a final dress rehearsal of "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 19, 2021.
Actor Emilie Kouatchou, who co-stars as Christine Daaé, poses for a photo after the re-opening night of "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 22, 2021. After protests filled U.S.
Actor Meghan Picerno, dressed as her character "Christine Daae", looks on from the wings of the stage during a final dress rehearsal ahead of the reopening of "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 19, 2021.
Actor Meghan Picerno, who plays "Christine Daae", applies make-up before a final dress rehearsal during preparations to reopen "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 19, 2021.
Actor Ben Crawford, who plays "the Phantom," stands on the stage of the empty Majestic Theater, September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after winning his semi-final match against Spain's Rafael Nadal. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Leading actor Meghan Picerno rehearses a scene with Choreographer Chrissie Cartwright during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera" at New Studio 42, October 12, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actor Emilie Kouatchou rehearses a scene during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera" at New Studio 42, October 12, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Signs reminding crew members to wear masks are posted at the entrance to the rehearsal studio during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera" at New Studio 42, October 12, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Director Seth Sklar-Heyn reads notes to cast members during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera" at New Studio 42, October 12, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A control panel on the automation deck backstage is seen at the Majestic Theater during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera", September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actor Emilie Kouatchou, who plays "Christine Daae", reads through a script backstage during preparations to reopen "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A COVID compliance officer arranges masks available for cast and crew members to use during a final rehearsal for "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Artwork is seen decorating the dressing room wall of actor Ben Crawford, who plays "The Phantom", during preparations to reopen "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actors Ben Crawford and Meghan Picerno stand on the stage with fellow cast members after performing on the re-opening night of "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater in New York City, October 22, 2021.
Actors rehearse a scene on their first full day of rehearsals at the Majestic Theater during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera", October 13, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actors rehearse a scene on their first full day of rehearsals at the Majestic Theater during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera", October 13, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
From left to right, actors John Riddle, Meghan Picerno, Ben Crawford, and Emilie Kouatchou applaud the chandelier being raised while being filmed for a promotional re-opening video during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic
Masks of "The Phantom" are seen backstage in the dressing room of actor Ben Crawford during preparations to reopen at the Majestic Theater, October 13, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A stage direction assistant watches a scene during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 13, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actors run through the first full day of rehearsals at the Majestic Theater during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera", October 13, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Director Seth Sklar-Heyn watches a run-through of Act One during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 13, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
The chandelier is filmed before being hoisted in a practice run above the theater during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Flyman Terrence Miller shows red ties that mark stopping points for theatrical rigging during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Labels mark props held by theatrical rigging backstage during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Wigs are seen backstage during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Stagehands uncover the chandelier during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Flyman Terrence Miller shows a chart indicating when theatrical rigging needs to be adjusted during scenes during preparations to reopen "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actor Ben Crawford, dressed as "the Phantom," tries on a costume mask over his protective face mask worn as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19, during a fitting in the closed lower lobby of the Majestic Theater, September 3,
Production Tailor Annette Lovece and Dresser Jimmy O'Donnell adjust an outfit worn by actor Ben Crawford during a fitting at the Majestic Theater, September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Associate Costume Designer Sam Fleming adjusts the bow tie of actor Ben Crawford during a fitting, both wearing protective face masks as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19, in the closed lower lobby of the Majestic Theater,
Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after winning his semi-final match against Spain's Rafael Nadal. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
A playbill autographed by actor Kristin Chenoweth, welcoming actor Ben Crawford, who plays "The Phantom", back to the theater, is seen backstage in Crawford's dressing room before a final dress rehearsal of "The Phantom of the Opera", October 19,
Actors Ben Crawford, Meghan Picerno, and Emilie Kouatchou catch up for a moment backstage before a final rehearsal of "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actor Meghan Picerno, who plays "Christine Daae", puts the finishing touches on her make-up before a final dress rehearsal during preparations to reopen "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actor Jon Riddle holds a mask to his face while heading to the stage during a final dress rehearsal before "The Phantom of the Opera" reopens at the Majestic Theater, October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actor Emilie Kouatchou, who plays "Christine Daae", reads through a script backstage during preparations to reopen "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actors wait to show their negative COVID-19 tests before attending a final rehearsal of "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actor Meghan Picerno, who plays "Christine Daae" has her hair styled before a final dress rehearsal during preparations to reopen "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actor Ben Crawford, who plays "The Phantom", waits to take a precautionary test for COVID-19 at the Marriott Marquis Box Office before attending a final dress rehearsal of "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 19, 2021.
People queue to attend the re-opening of "Phantom of the Opera", outside the Majestic Theater, October 22, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actor and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda attends the re-opening night of "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 22, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A fan holds a signed Phantom mask during the re-opening night of "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 22, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actor John Riddle receives a hug after performing as Raoul on the re-opening night of "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 22, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Actor Meghan Picerno speaks with fans after performing as Christine Daaé on the re-opening night of "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater, October 22, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Andrew Lloyd Webber signs a "Playbill" magazine during the re-opening night of "Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theater in New York City, October 22, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs