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Thursday, April 02, 2026

Ayrton Diablo shines in “Masquerade”

LightSoundJournal.com: Five-time Tony Award-nominated lighting designer Ben Stanton chose Ayrton Diablo S fixtures for the latest interpretation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic “Phantom of the Opera”: an immersive production called “Masquerade” staged on West 57th Street in Manhattan. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.

1 comment:

Reece L said...

I loved Masquerade! It was one of the most magical experiences that I have ever had in a theatre. They have done such a good job at building the Phantom’s world! Every choice was made very intentionally and all the elements are cohesive. I would love to hear about the logistics of how this show is produced! They must have some dope spreadsheets! Because the shows start at staggered times, there are multiple Phantoms and Christines. I feel like this style of theatre is the future of our industry. It was just so innovative and fresh. Audiences are tired of seeing the same old things on stage, and this is an area that feels like uncharted territory. I heard about the massive budget that they had for Masquerade, and in my opinion it was absolutely worth it. I can’t wait to see what the next immersive production will look like!