With 'Masquerade,' audiences can explore the world of 'The Phantom of the Opera'

By Jeff Lunden

Published November 24, 2025 at 4:47 AM EST

When Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera closed on Broadway in April of 2023, after 35 years, it was the end of an era. But a new immersive version of the show – think of it as a remix – has recently opened off-Broadway.

Jeff Lunden

Jeff Lunden is a freelance arts reporter and producer whose stories have been heard on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Weekend Edition, as well as on other public radio programs.

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