Masquerade inquiry for those who've gone

[Theatrefanboy1]

Posted: 1/22/26 at 10:25pm

For those of you who have visited: I was hoping to see Hugh Panaro as the phantom next month and now that doesn't seem to be the case, I am wondering should I still book? (the ticket prices in my mind are quite steep, I am wondering if I should wait until there might be someone in it that I really want to see. or is the spectacle and show itself something that I should not miss)

Also any "spoilers" on how anyone can score some of the little letters or handouts?

I would love any insight or advice.

[ChairinMain]

Posted: 1/23/26 at 12:54am

The show is the star in this one. Absolutely worth seeing if you're at all a fan of the original - delightful, engaging and impressive (if a tad campy at times.) Panaro is wonderful, but my favorite Phantom of the ones I have seen is Kyle Scatliffe in the 7 pm pulse - utterly captivating and very worth the ticket price. A number of people also rave about Clay Singer's Phantom (which I haven't seen).

Letters and handouts are handed out at random to the audience. Only six or seven are given out over the course of the show. It depends a little bit on where you are seated in a given scene, but it's not an exact science. I'm sure the energy an audience member gives the actors plays a role - be engaged, be responsive, but don't "try" to get one (ie, don't be pushy.). Unlike something like Sleep No More, there's not a ton of special one-on-one interactions (I know of two that happen if the actor decides to make it happen) but I strongly recommend it.

Updated On: 1/23/26 at 12:54 AM

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/23/26 at 3:16am

People have been discussing the show here. There is a discussion about Hugh's schedule also.

 

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/thread/MASQUERADE-Previews-Thread/6