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MASQUERADE to Launch Another Lotto 666 in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

More than 400 people braved the odds at Masquerade’s Lotto 666! Masquerade cast member Charles Osborne hosted the live in-person lottery. Lotto 666 will return, bigger and better in November.

Photos: Marina Abramović Hosts Conversation at MASQUERADE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025

Noted conceptual artist and visionary Marina Abramović hosted an intimate conversation at Masquerade following an evening performance. See photos here.

MASQUERADE to Launch Lotto 666, Pre-Show In-Person Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025

For a limited time, Masquerade is launching Lotto 666, a pre-show in-person lottery featuring special guests from the Phantom of the Opera universe, offering Phans the chance to win $66.60 tickets to the show.

MASQUERADE to Host 'Le Bal Macabre' Halloween Soirée
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

This All Hallows’ Eve, Masquerade is inviting guests deeper inside the world of the Phantom of the Opera than ever before with Le Bal Macabre, a Halloween Soirée following the holiday evening performance.

Bob Dylan's Artwork Is Featured in MASQUERADE Off-Broadway
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2025

Bob Dylan was commissioned to create custom artwork for Off-Broadway's Masquerade. The new gates are part of a new scene, telling The Phantom of the Opera's backstory.

Review Roundup: MASQUERADE Immersive PHANTOM Experience Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2025

Explore the immersive MASQUERADE experience of The Phantom of the Opera! Read the reviews and discover why it's captivating audiences!

Video: First Look Inside MASQUERADE Revealed
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2025

Masquerade stars Jeff Kready, Telly Leung, Hugh Panaro, Kyle Scatliffe, Clay Singer, and Nik Walker as the Phantom, with Haile Ferrier, Erin LeCroy, Francesca Mehrotra, Riley Noland, Kaley Ann Voorhees, and Anna Zavelson as Christine. See the video!

Photos: Hugh Panaro, Telly Leung, and More in MASQUERADE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025

The Music of the Night is rising above New York City once more, as Masquerade has released an exclusive first look inside the world of the Phantom of the Opera. Check out the photos here!

Hugh Panaro, Nik Walker and More Star as 'Phantom' in MASQUERADE; Roles Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2025

The roles have officially been revealed for Masquerade, the new immersive production, based on the original musical The Phantom of the Opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Learn more!

Ara Dinkjian and Arsen Petrosyan to Perform Armenian Music Concert in Brooklyn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

Enjoy an evening of Armenian music with Ara Dinkjian and Arsen Petrosyan, accompanied by a string quartet. The concert will take place at Roulette in Downtown Brooklyn. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Andrew Park Foundation Presents Musicians Of New York In Chuncheon Festival At Merkin Concert Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2023

Andrew Park Foundation presents Musicians of New York in Chuncheon Festival at Merkin Concert Hall. Don't miss this exciting event featuring talented musicians.

Review: Death of Classical's Otherworldly CRYPT LAB SERIES Stuns at Church Of The Intercession
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 30, 2023

Beneath the arches of the medieval-style crypt, without distracting screens, the concert was truly transported into a timeless space.

The Andrew Park Foundation Hosts Chamber Music Concert in December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023

The Andrew Park Foundation will present a concert of chamber music on Saturday, December 9, 7:30 p.m., in Merkin Hall. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

New York Festival of Song Releases MI PAÍS: SONGS OF ARGENTINA Featuring Federico De Michelis and Steven Blier
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023

New York Festival of Song has released its next studio album Mi País: Songs of Argentina featuring bass-baritone Federico De Michelis and pianist and NYFOS Artistic Director Steven Blier on NYFOS Records.

New York Festival of Song Releases 'MI PAÍS: SONGS OF ARGENTINA' Featuring Federico De Michelis and Steven Blier
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 26, 2023

New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) will release its next studio album Mi País: Songs of Argentina featuring bass-baritone Federico De Michelis and pianist and NYFOS Artistic Director Steven Blier on Friday, September 15, 2023 on NYFOS Records.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota to Present Sybarite5 in Concert Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2022

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present Sybarite5 opening the Tuesdays at the Historic Asolo Theater Series at 7:30 p.m. on November 15. They will perform their Groove Machine program with new dance-inspired works along with the world premiere of “Apartments” by Jackson Greenberg, which was commissioned for them.

Leonardo Suarez Paz Brings Multi-Disciplinary Show to NYU Skirball
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 16, 2022

Following a sold-out performance at the famed “Ballena Azul,” CCK in Buenos Aires, the multifaceted “virtuoso extraordinaire,” (Wynton Marsalis), Leonardo Suarez Paz, brings his genre-redefining, multidisciplinary performance to NYU Skirball, sharing his unique vision of the genre across a century of immigrant struggles and triumphs. Leonardo honors his mentor, Astor Piazzolla, the Argentine born and New York raised composer by recreating Nuevo Tango as an evolving, daring, artistically complex, and emotionally moving art form.

Suarez Paz TANGO Presents Leonardo Suarez Paz's PIAZZOLLA 100: El Nuevo Tango
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2020

Leonardo Suarez Paz’s PIAZZOLLA 100 celebrates liberty and the invaluable contribution of immigrants and women to society, starting with our namesake, whose centennial will be celebrated in 2021.

Music Of The Americas Announces Virtual Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2020

Music of the Americas announces upcoming programs

Sybarite5 To Honor James E. Rocco At 4th Annual Backers Ball
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2018

Acclaimed string quintet Sybarite5 will honor Chamber Music America board member, and longtime supporter of innovative chamber music projects, James E. Rocco, at their 4th Annual Backers Ball in New York City on Thursday, June 7, 2018, from 7-9 pm.  The event is in support of Sybarite5 as it continues its mission to change the perceptions of performance with cutting-edge concerts, dynamic new commissions, and engaging educational outreach.