Report: The Phantom of the Opera May Be Readying an Off-Broadway Return — Page 12

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Updated On: 6/30/25 at 10:35 AM

Lot666 said: "sbflyfan said: "Entry times every 15 minutes from 7PM to 8:15PM on days with evening-only performances.
$225 plus a $16.50 fee

Matinees have 15 minute entry times beginning at 1PM and ending at 2:15 PM.
$195 plus a $16.50 fee."

The "every 15 minutes" schedule seems to support my previously-noted expectation that this will be a theme park-style, "continuous-load" experience, which likely also means there will be several casts and the music not be performed live."



Unlikely. Seems more like the CABARET experience (at least at the start of the run). There's a "Prologue" with multiple viewing areas throughout the space -- and entrances are staggered -- but then everyone watches pretty much the same "actual show" -- which takes place in different parts of the space.

Phantom4ever said: "Still nothing for me. Did you get to pick your date? I haven't gotten an email yet."

It's similar to the Museum of Broadway; you pick an available date and time slot, but there are no "seats", so that's it.

whatsnext81 said: "If anyone is interested, the terms and conditions you have to approve are herehttps://masqueradenyc.com/terms-and-conditions/

And the most descriptive sections is:

This experience takes place on multiple floors and guests will be moving both throughout the venue; and, in dimly lit and dark spaces over the course of the event; furthermore guests may experience strobing lights, theatrical haze, theatrical fog, exposure to open flame, exposure to white fuel, high-impact automation and rigging elements, exposure to the elements (ie. outdoors) continuous immersion, close-proximity with performers and audience members, extremely loud music and sound effects."

And then there's this:

By entering the Venue, the Ticket Holder acknowledges and agrees that you may be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and your grant of the unrestricted right to use your likeness, voice, and name in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, throughout the world and in perpetuity, for any purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to promotional, marketing, legal and commercial use by Production & Concession POTO LLC, the Venue, sponsors and affiliated partners, without compensation or further notice.

Since it's a month before first preview, they might not have a run time yet.

"SOLD OUT" Crazy.

It will be very interesting to see how they decide (and who makes the calls) on whether or not each person is "appropriately" dressed in formalwear. Will they deny entry to those who do not make the cut (and provide refunds)??

"Formal attire" in NYC in August is a pretty ridiculous requirement.

The fact that a 6-week preview period sold out in less than 4 hours means probably one of two things:

1. They didn’t release every seat and will release more as July 31 approaches, or
2. The ticket price is so high because the audience size is relatively small.

This obviously won’t be able to accommodate Broadway-sized audiences, but that’s still a lot of tickets to sell over the course of a month and a half of performances if “sold out” is an accurate announcement. I’d personally prefer hearing that the audiences are a manageable size, as the audience for Sleep No More was consistently the negative point.

How many plan to wear their Sleep No More mask to this?

Formal attire is gonna be a huge ask. It will be no problem wearing all black, white, or sliver, though. You wanna make me stand for how long?

"For six weeks of special previews, we celebrate the Phantom's return with festive dress." Does this mean future audiences can dress as they please? Flip flops, pajama pants, sweats, baseball caps, tank tops...

Updated On: 6/30/25 at 03:24 PM

Here's a link with an article about the "venue"...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/218_West_57th_Street

More tickets going on sale July 9th.

"Hide your face. Do not be late. Dress the part." And most importantly, look up at the 30,000 crystals. Who is Preciosa Group & what makes their glass so special? The brand is rooted in the Czech Republic’s glassmaking tradition that dates back to the 16th century. Located in the historic region of Bohemia, Preciosa’s headquarters in the small town of Jablonec nad Nisou merely scratches the surface of its global impact, which encompasses 12 production sites and regional offices throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. More details on the chandelier's history and what theatergoers might expect here.

For those interested, the show is around 2 hours, and you will be occasionally sitting but mostly moving/standing the entire time.

singerunlimited said: "TheatreFan4 said: "Are they actually gonna smash it every night? If not, I don't care how many crystals it is. I can go to a lighting store to be dazzled by a chandelier's crystals."

I've been the most eager to find out how they're going to pull off everything involving the chandelier - what it will look like, if they're including the auction/overture sequence, how they'll manage the crash, etc."

I imagine it'd feel a lot less grand watching it in a room that is essentially a studio apartment and not like you're peering down on the stage of the opera house from the actual audience. I think that's what confuses me the most.

"DOWN ONCE MORE TO THE DUNGEON OF MY DARK DESPAIR!"

And like... you just walked into the next room as if you're watching the pre-show for a Disneyland Ride. These immersive experiences seem like they're better made for projects that are tailored made for something like this as opposed to retrofitting it and it just seeming silly...