Francesca Mehrotra News

MASQUERADE Extends; Austin Colby, Derrick Davis, and More Join the Cast

by Stephi Wild — June 16, 2026

Masquerade will extend for a sixth time through 2027, and the production has revealed a host of all new cast members who will join the show.

Lila Chrisp Wins First Prize at 28th Annual Lenya Competition

by A.A. Cristi — May 11, 2026

The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music announced Lila Chrisp as the First Prize winner of the Lenya Competition, taking home $25,000.

Review: Hugh Panaro Does It Again in MAN WITHOUT A MASK at 54 Below

by Stephen Sorokoff — April 24, 2026

This engagement is, pretty much, the blueprint of what he and his Director, Richard Jay-Alexander created and the recording of MAN WITHOUT A MASK is just fantastic.

Photos: Hugh Panaro Returns To 54 Below With MAN WITHOUT A MASK

by Stephen Mosher — April 24, 2026

Man Without A Mask has four more shows that shouldn't be missed.

SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED: THE FINAL SEASON and More Set for 54 Below Next Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 17, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Sondheim Unplugged: The Final Season, Olivia Katz, and many more!

Photos & Video: Santino Fontana, Jessie Mueller & More Lead LAMB OF GOD in Largest Staging Yet

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 31, 2026

Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God, the dramatic concert work, had its one-night-only Metropolitan Opera House debut last evening in its largest staging to date.

Ten Finalists Selected for 2026 Lenya Competition; Finals to Take Place in May

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 30, 2026

The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music revealed the ten finalists for the 2026 LENYA COMPETITION, set for at Kilbourn Hall in Rochester, NY.

MASQUERADE Extends Off-Broadway Through Summer 2026

by Stephi Wild — March 6, 2026

Due to popular demand, the immersive hit Masquerade will extend for a fifth time through Summer 2026.

Kurt Weill Foundation Unveils Semifinalists for 2026 Lenya Competition

by A.A. Cristi — February 24, 2026

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Diane Paulus Reveals Backstage Secrets from MASQUERADE

by Luka Vonier — March 8, 2026

Totally reinventing one of the most beloved musicals of all time is no small feat and Diane Paulus is very aware.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 22, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Sets Full Broadway Cast and More

by — January 22, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Behind the Curtain of MASQUERADE, with Hugh Panaro & Francesca Mehrotra

by Nicole Rosky — January 21, 2026

Just months ago, Masquerade sprung into existence on 57th Street, bringing a fully immersive The Phantom of the Opera back to phans from around the world.

Video: MASQUERADE Star Telly Leung Sings 'Music of the Night' From PHANTOM

by Michael Major — January 7, 2026

Telly Leung has shared an acoustic video of 'Music of the Night' from The Phantom of the Opera.

Photos: MASQUERADE Celebrates New Years With Bal Lumiere

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 2, 2026

Masquerade hosted Bal Lumière, a post-performance New Year’s Eve soirée that opened the show’s Paris Opera House environment to attendees for a late-night masked gathering.

Photos: Kate Shindle, Jelani Remy and More Celebrate The Holidays At JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY

by A.A. Cristi — December 17, 2025

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party continues its weekly run at Birdland with sold-out holiday-season performances.

Video: MASQUERADE Cast Hits High Notes at Broadway Sessions

by Ben Cameron — December 20, 2025

Performers included: Francesca Mehrotra ('Grateful'), Nkrumah Gatling ('Elijah Rock'), Tia Karaplis ('Meet Me on the Moon'), Claire Leyden ('The Flag Song'), Charles Osborne ('Some Enchanted Evening') Georgia Mendes, Francisco Javier Gonzalez ('It All Fades Away'), Haile Ferrier ('I Dreamed