Opened on May 23, 1922. Closed October 1, 1927 after 2,327 performances — 5.4 years. 👑 Broadway's longest-running show from May 23, 1925 until June 1, 1939. First ever Broadway production with 2,000+ performances; Revivals in 1937 (46 performances) and 1954 (20 performances) Abie's Irish Rose is a popular comedy by Anne Nichols, which premiered in 1922. Initially a Broadway play, it has become familiar through repeated stage productions, films and radio programs. The basic premise involves an Irish Catholic girl and a young Jewish man who marry despite the objections of their families. Wiki link