MASQUERADE: Step Into Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera
- Upstairs NYC
- Jun 22
- 2 min read
The Phantom has officially returned to NYC! 🎭✨ Step Inside the Loop of MASQUERADE on 57th Street—the "breathlessly exciting" new immersive production of The Phantom of the Opera by Diane Paulus and Randy Weiner that takes you from the highest rooftops straight into the subterranean music of the night!
Practical Info
Date & Time: Ongoing Experience | Now Booking through January 31
Location: 218 West 57th Street, New York, NY
Overview:
A bold, new immersive production of the world’s most haunting love story, The Phantom of the Opera. Directed by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus and produced by Randy Weiner (Sleep No More, The Box), this spectacular theatrical event has officially opened on 57th Street, blurring the lines of reality to bring audiences closer than ever to the music of the night.
Key Takeaways:
The Immersive Journey: A multi-floor exploration stretching from the highest rooftop down to the subterranean lair deep below the Opera Populaire.
Critical Acclaim: Already dubbed "breathlessly exciting" by The New York Times and a "thrill ride of spectacle, song, and story" by Playbill.
The High-Art Fusion: The production features exclusive collaborations with legendary fine artists, including Marina Abramović, Kenny Scharf, and Bob Dylan.
An Elite Code of Secrecy: Entry requires a valid photo ID, a strict monochromatic dress code, and a secret password sent 24 hours before showtime.
An Insider’s Tip:
An Insider’s Tip: The venue enforces a strict no-lateness policy and a ban on stilettos due to the physical nature of navigating multiple floors. Wear highly stylish but comfortable black, white, or silver footwear so you can seamlessly explore the sensual, close-range world of the Phantom without breaking character.
A Note for Our Inner Circle: The Broadway run at the Majestic may be over, but this production proves there is plenty of majesty left on 57th Street. By combining an extraordinary technical feat with an avant-garde edge, MASQUERADE moves beyond traditional theater into a high-intent, breathtakingly intimate subculture ritual.
Who You May Spot: Avant-garde theater directors, contemporary art collectors, Broadway elite, and the city’s best-dressed secret society crowds.
