Phantom won the 1986 Olivier Award and the 1988 Tony Award for Best Musical, and Michael Crawford (as the Phantom) won the 1986 Olivier and 1988 Tony for Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical.[4] The show has been performed in 149 cities in 25 countries, and has played to over 100 million people.[5] With total worldwide box office receipts of over $5.1bn (£3.5bn), Phantom is the highest-grossing entertainment event of all time.[6]The New York production alone has grossed US $800 million, making it the most financially successful Broadway show in history.[7][8]