The Phantom returns to NYC: Everything you need to know about Masquerade

After months of speculation, The Phantom has finally confirmed his intention to return to New York and has revealed that Tony-winning director Diane Paulus (Pippin, Waitress) will direct Masquerade.

The news was revealed in the latest red note sent to press from the Opera Ghost:

"I have secured an address on 57th Street, a more salubrious part of town than my previous, where I have instructed the director Diane Paulus to prepare my new vision of the legend. I have observed that she has considerable credentials in the fields of opera and musical theatre. Under my guidance she has created, along with my minion Lloyd Webber, an event like no other with my characters played by performers of exceptional ability.” - O.G

Masquerade will take audiences inside, behind-the-scenes, and closer than ever before to the strange affair of The Phantom of the Opera – a mystery never fully explained. From the highest rooftop balconies to the subterranean lair deep below the Opera Populaire at 218 West 57th St, guests will be invited to experience the music of the night and “a little illumination,” more intimately than ever before.

Instructions from Your Host:

Guests are invited to "dress extravagantly" and “hide your face” as they move through the building.

Masquerade has initially announced six weeks of special preview performances. Evening performances are limited to attendees 21 years of age or older. Matinee performances are available for guests aged 16+. The venue is also ADA-accessible. Click here for further instructions from the Phantom.

Tickets go on sale June 30 at 10:00 AM ET to all those signed up to the ledger.  

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