MASQUERADE Previews Thread- Page 7

[carlisle14]

Posted: 1/23/26 at 10:04am

WldKingdomHM said: "carlisle14 said: "Reminder:MASQUERADE! Lotto 666 returns at the February 1st matinee. Join the in-person lottery starting at 11am for a 12pm drawing for $66.60 tickets.



Last lotto was reportedly about 400+ persons for 20 total tickets, which was 11 folks selected ... 9 winners chose 2 tickets and 2 winners were solo."

Move the darn lotto to online please and thank you"

Yeah... most of the 400 plus lotto folks arrived dressed-up for the show, too.  So about 380+ folks stood there in full dress-up and had masks on hoping.  

[carlisle14]

Posted: 1/23/26 at 11:14am

Ticket sales just finally got extended into July.  

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 1/23/26 at 1:59pm

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

Updated On: 1/31/26 at 01:59 PM

[MezzA101]

Posted: 1/31/26 at 7:16pm

CBS New feature

https://youtu.be/9Sf-t-Uuwhc?si=wcBuZTZTnrIjVBju

[mrgd55]

Posted: 2/26/26 at 1:45pm

Forgive me if this was discussed, but has there been any mention of a cast recording? I think it would be nice to have at least Hugh, Telly and Nik for a number or two.

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 2/26/26 at 2:11pm

The preview looked silly with the actors ooooohhhing and ahhhhhing (on GMA)

Updated On: 2/26/26 at 02:11 PM

[Theatrefan2]

Posted: 2/26/26 at 4:49pm

Maybe it works better live in the venue, but that GMA didnt sell me at all. Good as the performances are, it just looked a bit cheap and tacky.

[Voter]

Posted: 2/26/26 at 4:54pm

WldKingdomHM said: "The preview looked silly with the actors ooooohhhing and ahhhhhing (on GMA)"

OMG. just watched it to see what you were talking about it, and it looks completely ridiculous. clearly they told the interactive "audience" to get involved, and most of them took it too far. several of them make the most outrageous shocked faces, many grab their hearts as if they've had their emotions burst open, and at one point there's a woman literally shaking. it's actually hilarious

[CJRochester]

Posted: 2/26/26 at 5:25pm

I believe this is the video being discussed. I thought it looked fine. I'm glad they did this. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk11E3jwLEE&list=RDhk11E3jwLEE&start_radio=1 

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 2/26/26 at 6:11pm

That’s not the cast “oohing and aahing.” Those are the fans they got as volunteers for the performance, and it’s pretty true to how they behave in the show. All in all, bright studio lighting aside, I’d say that’s very close to the feeling of being there live - for better or worse.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 2/27/26 at 9:38am

Was that Nik Walker as the Phantom?

Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Posted: 2/27/26 at 10:56am

Yes.

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[SteveSanders]

Posted: 4/4/26 at 3:19am

WSJ (gift link)

"This Musical’s Secret Weapon Is a Math Major

Applied mathematics are used to move around six different audiences in a new version of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’"

Behind-the-scenes look at how a mathematical formula makes it all work.

 

[broadwayboy222]

Posted: 4/21/26 at 1:21am

Starting April 27th, it appears the 7:30 pulse is switching to Quentin Darrington and Francesca Mehrotra as Phantom and Christine. 
 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DXX4mRdjnCm/?igsh=MTE3dmZvdjZ5ZHNiag==
 

Now, I’m faced with a dilemma. Initially, I went in intending to see Quentin as he is from my hometown. However, I could not find out what pulse he was performing in. So, in researching the Phantoms and pulses I could find listed, I grew very fond of what I have heard of Ryan Vona’s vocals and picked this slot to specifically to see him. 

 

I have three tickets for the 7:30 pulse on May 5th. I know the tickets are non refundable/transferrable, however, is there any chance whatsoever, that there’s the ability to switch to the 8:15 pulse? Even if someone out there happens to have tickets for the timeframe of my trip (May 5th-9th) and doesn’t mind swapping? Or am I simply stuck where I’m at?
 

I understand that this is a very unique experience, but I can’t help but feel frustrated as I did my research to pick a cast based on the information available and now none of that is relevant. 😅 Seems like it would make more sense for them to wait until a new ticket block to swap pulse casts? Appreciate any and all help or advice from others past experiences!  

[Lot666]

Posted: 4/21/26 at 7:54am

broadwayboy222 said: "Starting April 27th, it appears the 7:30 pulse is switching to Quentin Darrington and Francesca Mehrotra as Phantom and Christine.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DXX4mRdjnCm/?igsh=MTE3dmZvdjZ5ZHNiag=="

In what slot will Ryan be performing? I bought tickets for 7:30pm in May with the specific intent of seeing Ryan.

 

==> this board is a nest of vipers <==
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage

[broadwayboy222]

Posted: 4/21/26 at 8:33am

Looks like 8:15.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 4/21/26 at 8:39am

broadwayboy222 said: "Looks like 8:15."

I sent an email to customer service requesting a refund due to personal circumstances that prevented me from attending on my original date, and they offered me a credit voucher so that I could rebook. I think if you explain to them your situation, they’ll accommodate you.

[Lot666]

Posted: 4/21/26 at 8:53am

broadwayboy222 said: "Looks like 8:15."

This is Ryan's performance time now? May I ask where you're getting the information from? The official website doesn't offer anything helpful.

==> this board is a nest of vipers <==
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage

[Lot666]

Posted: 4/21/26 at 3:15pm

TaffyDavenport said: "broadwayboy222 said: "Looks like 8:15."

I sent an email to customer service requesting a refund due to personal circumstances that prevented me from attending on my original date, and they offered me a credit voucher so that I could rebook. I think if you explain to them your situation, they’ll accommodate you."

I emailed them and received a stock response disingenuously suggesting that performance schedules are unknown:

"The O.G. has not revealed to the public the schedules of his minions. He offers his assurance, however, that all the denizens of the opera house will astound you." 

==> this board is a nest of vipers <==
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage

[The8re phan]

Posted: 4/21/26 at 6:01pm

attended for my fourth time this past Saturday --- bought the 7:15pm track specifically to catch Telly.

He was out, and our Phantom was Jeremy Stolle.

Jeremy is now one of my favorite Phantoms, and i will gladly attend again whenever i hear he'll be on

Slotted spoons don't hold much soup

Updated On: 4/21/26 at 06:01 PM

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 4/21/26 at 6:49pm

Lot666 said: "TaffyDavenport said: "broadwayboy222 said: "Looks like 8:15."

I sent an email to customer service requesting a refund due to personal circumstances that prevented me from attending on my original date, and they offered me a credit voucher so that I could rebook. I think if you explain to them your situation, they’ll accommodate you."

I emailed them and received a stock response disingenuously suggesting that performance schedules are unknown:

"The O.G. has not revealed to the public the schedules of his minions. He offers his assurance, however, that all the denizens of the opera house will astound you."

"

I was able to last-minute switch my perf to Ryan's when he was just starting, but I think it was allowed because Ryan himself noted it on his IG at the time. (Could've also been because it was winter and they had space.) Maybe if you ask him to confirm on social media and use that as proof?

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 5/9/26 at 4:46pm

Is there an updated Pulse list anywhere?