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MASQUERADE Previews Thread#150
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.
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#151
Posted: 1/23/26 at 11:14am
Ticket sales just finally got extended into July.
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#152
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
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#153
Posted: 1/31/26 at 7:16pm
CBS New feature
https://youtu.be/9Sf-t-Uuwhc?si=wcBuZTZTnrIjVBju
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#154
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.
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#155
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 PMMASQUERADE Previews Thread#156
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.
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MASQUERADE Previews Thread#157
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
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MASQUERADE Previews Thread#158
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
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#159
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.
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#160
Posted: 2/27/26 at 9:38am
Was that Nik Walker as the Phantom?
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#161
Posted: 2/27/26 at 10:56am
Yes.
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MASQUERADE Previews Thread#162
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.
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#163
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!
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#164
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.
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- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#166
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.
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#167
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.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#168
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." 
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#169
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
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#170
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
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MASQUERADE Previews Thread#172
Posted: 5/10/26 at 9:14am
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Is there an updated Pulse list anywhere?"
I sure wish someone could get access to this information, as I'd really like to know who I'm going to get next Sunday (5/17) at 7:30pm. The show itself has been decidedly less than helpful.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#173
Posted: 5/10/26 at 10:39am
Lot666 said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Is there an updated Pulse list anywhere?"
I sure wish someone could get access to this information, as I'd really like to know who I'm going to get next Sunday (5/17) at 7:30pm. The showitself has been decidedly less than helpful."
Have u looked at the fb group for masquerade ?
MASQUERADE Previews Thread#174
Posted: 5/10/26 at 11:58am
I recommend asking on the subreddit. 7:30 is Ryan Vona’s pulse, I’m pretty sure.
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