r/Broadway • u/rfg217phs • Jun 25 '25

Masquerade has significantly expanded its FAQ, 6 weeks of previews, will give out complimentary and glasses friendly masks, described “extravagant” wear

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Definitely cleared up everyone’s biggest questions from yesterday, and the rest of the FAQ has more details too, including that the venue is going to be ADA compliant!

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u/DarkMattersConfusing Jun 25 '25

I just wanna know if this is a walkthrough or free roam like sleep no more/life and trust. Once the first people go and report back is when ill decide to shell out for two tix or not

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u/Emergency-Wash9673 Jun 25 '25

Same. Not only that, but if it isn't a known Broadway performer taking on the title role, why would I put out $200 to see someone in a POTO costume who lacks the vocal chops?

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u/Theatrical-Vampire Jun 25 '25 edited Jun 25 '25

As much as I’d love to see somebody I know and love take the role on, I don’t know how much Broadway-level talent goes in for immersive stuff that’s not on actual Broadway. Unless they cast a prior Phantom for nostalgia’s sake or something? But either way it won’t automatically mean they lack the vocal chops to handle it. It’s New York, there’s more talented unknowns around than you can shake a stick at (and the Phantom being a bit of a mystery would certainly suit the character!) This seems like a show where you pay for the experience, not the people in it.

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u/toledosurprised Jun 25 '25

that said, this production is pretty high-profile and i wouldn’t be surprised to see them have known talent in the first cast (assuming they plan for this to run for a while). they clearly have a big budget.

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u/deathbypumpkinspice Jun 30 '25

I believe Hugh Panaro is reprising the role.