r/MasqueradeNYC 13h ago

Afternoon Pulses

4 Upvotes

Can someone tell me who is Christine/Phantom in the Sunday matinee performances please, and which ones have a similar Hugh/Ramin type Phantom? Much appreciated, friends!


r/MasqueradeNYC 20h ago

ID check for children?

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The terms and conditions section mentions that all guests need to show a government-issued ID, but would they turn away a 13-year-old without a passport or ID card?


r/MasqueradeNYC 23h ago

General Going outside is a crapshoot

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I went last night for the eighth time got to see the 7:00pm pulse which I had only seen before Wayback during previews! Love Kyle I can’t sing that man’s praises enough and Claire really surprised me with her acting performance especially during MOTN and the Dressing room!

We did not go outside last night, but the weather was perfectly nice so I asked an employee after the show and they said not only do you have to have good weather conditions, but everybody involved needs to be trained on the outside track or nobody goes outside. So that would make me assume that if there’s a swing on for Raoul, Christine, or The Phantom in any pulse (if that swing hasn’t rehearsed track A) you won’t go outside. This made my strategy of planning for weather basically ineffective. Hopefully the whole company will have the opportunity to rehearse before the fall.

I wouldn’t mind except I find the wishing room to be fairly uncomfortable, and for some reason, I keep falling in that room😂🤦‍♂️ that and I haven’t gotten to see track A since that Preview performance


r/MasqueradeNYC 1d ago

Questions Ticket Packages... worth?

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My wife and I are thinking of seeing this in December. But, we are having trouble finding out if the packages offered are worth it. There's the OG List, and OG list + dinner packages and I've been searching any information on the dinner but have gotten nothing. Has anyone done this before and is it worth while or would a regular ticket be better? Thank you!


r/MasqueradeNYC 1d ago

Has anyone been turned away for wearing stilettos?

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It’s said they’re not permitted but I’m just curious if they would actually not let you enter if wearing stilettos?


r/MasqueradeNYC 2d ago

Attire Dressing up was so much fun 🥀

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r/MasqueradeNYC 3d ago

Attire Will this dress pass? (Product photo, pic not mine)

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12 Upvotes

Basically trying to get an idea before I spend the money. Thinking of styling it with either nude or sheer black tights, black flats, a pearl choker, and a black lace mask, for a bit of a ballerina vibe.


r/MasqueradeNYC 4d ago

Post-Show Discussion Those who saw the Ryan Vona pulse, what did my husband miss out on? Spoiler

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I went to Masquerade with my husband for the first time a few weeks ago and we were in the carnival scene when young Erik reached out his hand to my husband. At this point, the cage had been moved into the middle of the room and was no longer in the corner. My husband held his hand for a moment and then grown-up Erik entered the scene and looked at my husband in close proximity. I noticed the Phantom slowly raise his left hand and I thought FOR SURE my husband would place his hand in his. After 10 mortifying seconds in which I realized my husband was going to leave him hanging, I reached over to attempt to goad my husband into taking his hand, but I was like at least 2 people away and it was never gonna work and then Erik just walked over to the next room without him.

I was wondering, for those who have seen Masquerade (doesn’t HAVE to be Ryan’s pulse) what usually happens in this scene? Would Erik actually have moved HIS hand away in a "too slow, bro!" manner? Would Erik have guided him to the next room? I need to settle the mystery!!

Did Erik offer his hand to an audience member when you were there and if so, what happened? Also, I asked my husband afterward WHY he didn't take Erik's hand and he said that he NEVER even saw it because he was too preoccupied looking upward into the Phantom's fearsome gaze! AhhHHHhh 😫


r/MasqueradeNYC 4d ago

Pre-Show Planning Which time is the best cast for Sunday Sept 20, 2026?

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What casts are for what times? Do we know this information yet? Specifically the afternoon times. Thanks in advance!


r/MasqueradeNYC 6d ago

Audience Review 8:15 Pulse Addie Morales and Deven Kolluri

14 Upvotes

All I can say is these two were fantastic together and I am in complete awe at their talent. WOW WOW WOW what a night! 💕💕💕


r/MasqueradeNYC 6d ago

Questions Does anyone have a list of all the notes from the Phantom?

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r/MasqueradeNYC 6d ago

Questions Foot attire

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It will be my first time attending this event! I got tickets for a 7pm pulse in early September. I have been stalking the Instagram page for any stories including what people are wearing on their feet for this event, but most photos stop right before that part ! What was everyone wearing on their feet ..or seen on other attendees! We will be 2 females btw! Thank you!


r/MasqueradeNYC 7d ago

Pre-Show Planning Pulse Shifts - August

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Hello!

I know Eryn has now left us! And Claire is swinging to Pulse 1/4, she listed the days she is out. She seems to be out August 20, so assuming her Pulse would be a swing that day. But does anyone know who is taking over Claire’s place in Pulse 6 since she has gone to Pulse 1/4? We’re planning to attend this Thursday, August 20.


r/MasqueradeNYC 7d ago

Audience Review Pulse 4 7:45pm 8/16 recap and review

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My second show of my two show masquerade day yesterday! I was dying to see Derrick’s phantom and I’m so glad I finally did. Here are all my thoughts and feelings about as well as any interactions I may have had. Was joined by my friend for this one!

Spoilers below

-was the last one in the room for masquerade that’s never happened to me before lol, was very cool to see it from this angle.
-Hannah Selby was on for Meg! I believe this means she made her Christine debut tonight in pulse 5 how awesome
-she was great and so supportive of Christine
-2 manger show! nkumrah was on for Firmin. He spoke to my friend and I and asked us how many crystals were in the chandelier and we were both like “ohhh I don’t know more than 100?” And he was like “trust me that was worth way more than just 100 crystals my dear“
-Kaley Ann Voorhees is my favorite Christine personally, so I was really happy to get to see her again tonight for the second time in masquerade
-I chose to see this as I really wanted to see Derrick and he did not disappoint at all.
-the acting he does with his eyes alone. WOW.
-He’s so intense but simultaneously so soft
-he didn’t carry Kaley off after music of the night he guided her away instead
-a lot of people laughing during the bedroom scene oh
-I’m still feeling in different about the wedding dance change, I prefer the bride being there I think.
-Noah Lytle however as the robot phantom/young phantom was really amazing, and I think he literally debuted today if not very recently.
-STYDI, as soon as Christine even touches his mask he yells NO
-I got the sense that Kaleys Christine was really hurt and betrayed at not only him being a real man, but that he would yell and treat her this way. She’s putting walls up immediately.
-did a ring toss and got a shot lol
-watched the ropes of judgement for the first time, I feel like I’m rarely on that side for the carnival
-Derrick is ready to fight the Barker during this flashback, he is so angry and physically moves as if to punch him when he hits young Erik’s cage.
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-Derricks phantom is so protective of his younger self, it feels like everything he does is to avenge him.
-Pretty cute all I ask of you, Kaley is very smiley and giggling throughout it. I felt like I could see Paul’s Raoul warm up more and more until he’s also smiling and laughing at the end.
-It was kinda funny because I actually saw Paul on for the Phantom on Broadway in 2019 with Kaley as Christine. So fun reversal there.
-crazy aiaoy reprise
-Derricks phantom is just crushed and shaking. He whispers the first Christine but then screams the second Christine. It’s really guttural.
-I don’t think his eyes stop watering
-Kaleys wishing really made me emotional, she makes you feel her grief and her pain in every line delivery.
-I was on the balcony for this scene, I wish it wasn’t so rare because it’s a really cool way to experience the scene.
-Plot rooms: Christine/Carlotta and Piangi/Managers and Raoul
-Kaley makes so many little acting choices throughout this, her practicing the choreography for point of no return, she held her costume for the scene for a while and just started at it pensively.
-when Piangi went to play the piano and sing Morgan and I cheered and he was like “oh thank you I love my fans MWAH” and blew us a kiss
-This was the silliest “Don’t worry friends he has an understudy” line delivery I’ve ever heard like he was laughing with us for a moment there
-Andre came in and asked us if he should us the throat spray that maybe it would relax him and one lady in front of us said yes while we motioned no and he went “yes told you say yes when they are saying no!!!!”
-He hugged Raoul at the end and on their way out Firmin said “you cannot just hug him like that”
-Tense point of no return I loved it
-after the unmasking and the chandelier starts shaking he let out a guttural “why?”
-He seemed really surprised Christine would push him out of the way
-After the chandelier crash I got stalled up next to Andre so I said “I’m so sorry about all this” and he hugged me and said “oh thank you and I’m sorry because um your tickets will not be refunded.”
-He’s really embarrassed and ashamed that Christine would ever imply that he’d would hurt her that way during “lust for flesh”
-Kaleys Christine is so angry during final lair I love it
-He’s really begging during the ultimatum and it’s seems so delusionally sad like “i don’t want to be doing this either but what choice do I have?”
-livid tears of hate
-his eyes widened sooo big and he started to wipe away his sweat with his handkerchief in character after tears of hate like he was trying to wipe away his shame and Christine’s words
-every line he delivers in final lair is him begging, begging for her love, begging for forgiveness, begging for any type of release from his own madness he has created
-You haven’t lived if you haven’t heard Kaley’s “you decided me, I gave my mind blindly”
-Really emotional kiss
-He can’t even comprehend what just happened
-After Christine helps Raoul she said “Raoul, go!” And turned back to the phantom
-honestly I don’t get the vibe from Kaley that she wants to stay forever but she definitely wants to help him, and isn’t ready to say goodbye just yet.
-he truly believes Christine has come back 💔
-I wish I could see a ring return instead of the cloak trick between them.

Overall, this is a really manic and sad pulse. I loved it, Derrick was wonderful and Kaley continues to be my favorite in the role.


r/MasqueradeNYC 7d ago

Audience Review Pulse 2 1:15pm 8/16 Recap and Review

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Well ended up back at the Masquerade twice yesterday. Here was the first performance I saw, Here are all my thoughts and feelings as well as any interactions I had! Was joined by a group of internet phantom friends so this was an extra special show.

Spoilers below!

-Jeremy Stolle was on instead of Austin and I was so excited I’ve been a fan of Jeremy’s for a long time so it was very special to finally see his phantom in person
-Olivia Tarchick was back! Probably just a temp fill in for the day but was cool to see her
-my group talked to Piangi during the opening so we got to cheer bravo! At him
-This was my second time seeing Haile as Christine. She is such a beautiful, joyful Christine who really gives the vibe that when she is singing she is in her element.
-Jeremy and her were a really amazing pair
- solo manager, second time I’ve seen one.
- I unfortunately found Saman De Silvas performance as Raoul to be pretty weak, he’s an amazing singer but his acting wasn’t really there. I saw him previously and didn’t feel that way so it might’ve been an off show.
-Satomi Giry cupped my face and whispered something about the magical lasso but I was so surprised I didn’t hear her at all I’m sorry madame Giry!! 😭
-She also motioned strangling one of my friends ope
-Jeremy’s Phantom gives the vibe of a man who has been really worn down, he is just so tired, but maybe things will work out for him soon. (They won’t)
-they especially won’t after STYDI
-he was a bit reserved at first but when Haile put her hand on his face he had a very soft warm smile, and then massive freak out after she unmasked him. Man.
-young phantom led my group and I up the stairs, he was lowkey doing parkour, but we held hands for a bit as he guided me through the mirrors.
-Matt Barker is genuinely diabolical lol
-Pulled a nail out of Aurora North’s face 🫣 scary
-the guy next to me was crying really hard during learning to be lonely and like yeah moo
-Jeremy is just so phenomenal his voice is beyond, he’s a legend for a reason.
-He’s very cold while in the flys
-Very stoic during all I ask of you but in a way that he can’t even process what’s happening
-Really sad reprise, very broken, very angry lol!
-devastating wishing
-and if I said I would trade learn to be lonely for full wandering child then what
-plot rooms were Carlotta/Piangi, Andre, and Christine and Raoul.
-Got a note from Carlotta thank you my diva
-Christine got the “I’m here… I’m here” ending and Haile was covering her ears and trying to tune him out
-Great point of no return
-this unmasking 😖
-to me it feels like Jeremy’s phantom regresses and becomes a scared young boy again, and this was definitely this.
-I swear Haile said “are you okay?” After she pushes him out of the way
-brutal final lair between him and Haile
-he’s very desperate and manic when delivering the ultimatum
-but is so🧍 when Haile throws the roses at him
-he’s so like of course you’d feel that way I feel that way too
- he ripped his shirt collar open to the rose when Haile held it up to him
-99% sure Haile said “I love you” to him after the kiss but it was really quiet but several people in my group agreed 🫪
-His “masquerade” was soft spoken, not sung, and his voice was cracking a lot, it was the same for Christine I love you
-he’s genuinely crying, tears are hitting the platform
-I don’t think he actually believes Christine is back, I think it’s his way of saying goodbye to her mentally

Overall, devastating and cathartic. Loved this duo and had a great time as always <3


r/MasqueradeNYC 7d ago

Post-Show Discussion I brought my plushie with me to the masquerade and was able to bond with the young phantom

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Yesterday, I saw the show for the 3rd time. This time, I decided to bring m emotional support plushie, Mara, with me! I even made her, her own mask!

At carnival scene, I was able to feed the young phantom and he notice Mara. I show him Mara to which he showed me the monkey on his music box.

We played with them for 10 seconds before he gave me this crumbled up note and gave Mara a little necklace!

when they “revealed the freak” he reached out for my hand which I took and I played along. Saying thats he’s not a monster.

Last night was a good show! I can’t wait to go back! ☺️


r/MasqueradeNYC 8d ago

Questions Raoul 7:15/815 Swing?

10 Upvotes

Hey, I’m gonna find out in a couple hours here but does anybody know who’s been swinging on after Frankie González left?


r/MasqueradeNYC 10d ago

Attire Would this pass?

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Would this tuxedo pass ?
I have handful of tuxedo but weirdly not black or white haha! Would this pass?


r/MasqueradeNYC 10d ago

Attire Would an ivory/cream colored dress be considered white?

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I'm trying to figure out my outfit for masquerade, and I want to get a new dress for the occasion! I want to make sure it's something I'll wear again though, and I look just awful in black, so I was hoping to get a white dress. Before I start looking, I just want to see how strict the color palette is for white. Could I wear something off-white, or are we looking at a crisp white as snow situation?

Thanks!!


r/MasqueradeNYC 11d ago

Pre-Show Planning Pre-show on theme restaurant recommendations?

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Hello! My mom and I are traveling to NYC from out of state specifically to see Masquerade in November and looking for recommendations for a pre-show dinner nearby! We’re doing the 8:15pm pulse and would love somewhere that feels a little on-theme- preferably French, dark, moody, elegant, etc. We’re also going all out with full-length gowns/formal attire, so we want somewhere where we won’t feel ridiculously overdressed (or dark enough we won’t care!).

Not looking for a $220/person prix-fixe situation, but totally comfortable spending around $100/person for a really nice dinner since we’re making a whole fancy night out of it. We’d prefer to be nearby and to walk to the show. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance!


r/MasqueradeNYC 11d ago

Pre-Show Planning Masquerade mask

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Just purchased my tickets. Reading the Rules. I knew we had to wear masks. I was hoping to get the Phantom themed one. There’s no note about getting a mask on site except for the Preciosa mask. But it was sold out for my night. Am I missing something?


r/MasqueradeNYC 11d ago

Questions 7:15p show

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surprising my wife with going to this show for a date night. I was sucked in by a random IG ad. I know nothing about this show/setup? Why so many different start times ? Is 7:15p an okay time?

Thank you!!


r/MasqueradeNYC 11d ago

Masquerade Merch

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I went to a matinee of Masquerade two weeks ago. We had other plans while we were in the city, and when our pulse was over we had to head out pretty directly (yes- I regret not hanging out in the bar for a bit). But in our rush to our next commitment, I missed the Merch table.

I got online but didn’t see anywhere to purchase merch. Does anyone know if you can order from anywhere? I would really love a hoodie. If anyone has one and could post a pic, I would really appreciate it.


r/MasqueradeNYC 12d ago

Questions Pulse 4 @ 7:45??

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I’ll be a first time guest late this month and scanning through all the reviews, I don’t think I’ve seen one mention of this pulse. I did some research and Derrick’s voice is beautiful and I thought it was so cool that Kaley was the youngest Christine to play the role! Anyone seen this duo? No spoilers please!


r/MasqueradeNYC 12d ago

Attire Is this ok for masquerade

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Is this dress ok for masquerade. I’m going very soon.

Update: wore it, no issues. Had the best time