Masquerade is now inviting guests at 218 West 57th, New York, NY, 10019.

An air of mystery has surrounded this new immersive production since it was first announced – from Andrew Lloyd Webber himself teasing the Phantom’s return to curious locations dropped on insta to a sold-out preview run, the hype for this show has been building for months.

And let me be one of the first to tell you – you absolutely cannot miss your chance to “listen to the music of the night” in this intimate and awe-inspiring reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera. The creative team for this show use the medium of immersive theatre brilliantly, and take full advantage of the venue they were given. I won’t spoil anything, but I was absolutely enchanted by the parts of the building utilized to tell this story. Every moment we were brought into throughout the show felt intimate yet grand – a difficult trick to pull off!

If you’re anything like me, you were a bit heartbroken when The Phantom of the Opera closed on Broadway back in 2023. But this production absolutely does the show justice – it’s extravagant, it’s alluring, it’s dramatic… it honors all of the magic of what the show should be, and the exceptional performers and live musicians hit all of the emotional peaks and valleys of the story!

I’ll wait to post a full review, but in the meantime below are a few (spoiler-free) tips for your attendance…

• DO NOT WEAR STILETTO HEELS only wear shoes that have a thick base – you’ll be doing lots of walking/stairs (though there are several breaks to sit) and there are moments walking over grates.
• Unlike other immersive shows I’ve attended, your entrance time does not affect the amount of time you can spend in the show, however, an earlier entrance might provide you more time to hang out at the optional cocktail hour at the end.
• They invite you to bring your own mask to wear, but I’d recommend taking one of the ones they provide for free – it has a special phantom logo sewn on at the top and is a cool memento from the show!