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Masquerade Extends Its Spell: Eight More Weeks of Phantom-Inspired Intrigue on 57th Street
Cue the overture — the city’s most intoxicating immersive theatre experience just dropped an encore. By popular demand, Masquerade has extended its limited run an additional eight glittering weeks, now playing through Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 218 West 57th Street.
That’s eight more weeks to descend through mirrors, waltz among masked strangers, and lose yourself in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hauntingly gorgeous world — this time reimagined up close, personal, and phantastically strange.
A Ticket to the Phantasy
In true 21st-century style, Masquerade is partnering with TodayTix to make entry to the world beneath the chandelier easier than ever. Through the exclusive $178 Digital Cancellation Line, same-day tickets will drop daily at 9 AM ET on the TodayTix app. Download the app on your iOS or Android device, set an alert, and pounce — those first-come, first-served seats vanish faster than the Phantom himself.
Prefer old-school glamour? Join the Black Tie Standby Line, an in-person ritual for the bold and the well-dressed. For $170, you can step into the experience — but only if you arrive looking suitably mysterious. After all, what’s a masquerade without the finery?
Tickets are also available directly at www.masqueradenyc.com, with new production photos daring you to peek behind the mask HERE.
What Critics Are Saying
Audiences and critics alike are spellbound.
The New York Times calls it “breathlessly exciting,” while the New York Post deems it “a sexy, hot ticket.”
The Daily Beast swears it’s “Phantom like you’ve never experienced before.”
From Slant Magazine’s declaration of its “inexhaustibly cool” approach to Time Out New York’s rave that it’s “a marvel… get dressed up, hide your face, and give yourself over to the phantasy,” Masquerade is clearly capturing imaginations and hearts alike.
Behind the Mask
Producer Randy Weiner, known for immersive juggernauts that blur the line between stage and spectator, describes the passion behind the extension:
“From lifelong Phans to those discovering Phantom for the first time, audiences have embraced Masquerade, literally stepping into the world of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera… With this extension, even more guests will have the chance to experience the Music of the Night like never before.”
And experience is the keyword. The production doesn’t just retell The Phantom of the Opera — it dissolves the boundary between narrative and audience. From the glittering masked ball to backstage corridors just a heartbeat from the performers, the journey plunges you into the Phantom’s domain — every flicker, echo, and whispered note right there beside you.
At the heart of this immersive world is spectacle itself — including a dazzling chandelier adorned with over 30,000 Preciosa crystals. M·A·C Cosmetics, the show’s Official Makeup Partner, ensures every masquerader gleams under the gaslight.
A Cast and Crew of Creative Fire
Boasting an electric ensemble — from Broadway favorites like Hugh Panaro, Kaley Ann Voorhees, Telly Leung, and Cooper Grodin to creative collaborators shaping every sensory detail — the team behind Masquerade blends classic grandeur with avant-garde edge. Expect choreography by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, direction from Hunter Bird, costume artistry from Emilio Sosa, and design wizardry by Scott Pask and Nicola Formichetti, among many others.
Their combined artistry ensures that while the Phantom’s tale remains eternal, its telling feels undeniably of this moment — daring, dynamic, and unabashedly decadent.
Step Into the Shadows
Masquerade isn’t just a show; it’s an invitation to dream — to imagine what might shimmer behind every velvet curtain and mirrored hall. When that chandelier lifts over 57th Street, you’re not merely watching a performance. You’re part of it.
Tickets are now available at www.masqueradenyc.com and through TodayTix. Follow the mystery (and the glamour).
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