In plays that could be extravagant productions or small-cast gems, Tina Howe zeroed in on the humor, heartache and solidity of her characters’ lives, particularly the female ones.
Amid the never-ending evolution of NYC, “Phantom of the Opera” has been something constant to hold onto. That is, until Sunday, when Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mega-hit musical romance will close as the longest-running show in Broadway history.