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Immersive 'Masquerade' Reimagining of 'Phantom' Opens in Midtown, Extends to Feb. 1, 2026

Early reviews focus on immersive spectacle over musical heft.

Overview

  • The production opened September 29 at 218 W. 57th Street and has tickets available through February 1, 2026.
  • Directed by Diane Paulus with creative leadership from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Randy Weiner, the site-specific event guides small timed groups through multi-level rooms with a formal black‑white‑silver dress code and masks required.
  • To support simultaneous routes, principal roles rotate across six casts, with the Phantom played by Jeff Kready, Telly Leung, Hugh Panaro, Kyle Scatliffe, Clay Singer, and Nik Walker.
  • Most music is presented on prerecorded tracks with a live violinist at the start, a logistical choice frequently cited by reviewers.
  • Critical response is mixed, with praise for design, intimacy, and novelty alongside concerns that the fragmented score and guided routing can feel like a themed attraction.