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Vogue
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
‘Phantom,' Transformed: A First Look at the Costumes of New York's Immersive ‘Masquerade'
Details about Masquerade, an immersive new revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera in New York, are still scarce; so far, the production has obscured the cast and crew's specific roles under the guise of following strict instructions from the Opera Ghost. But here's what we do know: Named after one of the 1986 musical's songs and major setpieces, Masquerade will begin previews later this month at a renovated art-supply store near Central Park South. Excepting a few matinee performances, it will be a 21-plus affair, modeled after the recently shuttered Sleep No More. Another hint that this go-around with Phantom—which arrives two years after the iconic Broadway production ended its 35-year-long run—will be more grown-up? The recent announcement that Nicola Formichetti, Vogue Hommes Japan's former fashion director and a frequent collaborator of Lady Gaga's, serves as the show's Director of Masks. In an interview earlier this month, Formichetti told Vogue that he was brought into the fold of Masquerade by director Diane Paulus, who paired him with her longtime costumier, the Tony-nominated Project Runway favorite Emilio Sosa. Though this is Formichetti's first proper theater job, his appointment will make good sense to anyone who remembers Gaga's VMAs debut in 2009. Performing 'Paparazzi,' the then-23-year-old donned a custom Keko Hainswheeler mask and bled out onstage in an extremely theatrical homage to the musical. (Formichetti served as the performance's fashion director.) 'Gaga and I never put Phantom on the mood board, but it's just engraved in our DNA, this chic attire and mask,' Formichetti recalled. (He showed Paulus a video of the number upon first meeting.) 'I've always had a fascination with masks, and maybe it came from loving Phantom in high school, I don't know. To me, masks are very similar to the art of makeup or the art of drag: It's not about hiding who you are, but transforming yourself into something else, into whoever you want to be. Maybe that's showing, actually, the true self.' His list of inspirations for the nearly 50 designs used in the production range from the piece's early 20th-century Parisian setting to the modern underground club scene. Formichetti said that car parts and broken glasses, Dalí and Duchamp, '90s Alexander McQueen and Galliano, and Amanda Lepore's punk-glamour attitude also found their way in: The show's aesthetic is, in his words, a 'kind of surrealism-meets-S&M dungeons' situation.
Rhyl Journal
7 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Cole Palmer receives hero's welcome in grandfather's birthplace St Kitts
Fresh from rubbing shoulders with Donald Trump after lifting the Fifa Club World Cup with victory over PSG in New York on Sunday, Palmer, 23, made his first visit with his family to the birthplace of his grandfather, Sterry Palmer, a place close to his heart. The midfielder, born and raised in Wythenshawe, Manchester, is also proud of his Caribbean heritage, wearing the flag of St Kitts and Nevis – alongside the England flag – on his football boots to honour his family's roots. The gesture has delighted Kittitians, who have taken Palmer into their hearts, with his 'cold' goal celebration copied by schoolchildren across the island, which has a population of just 47,600. He was met by the deputy prime minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Geoffrey Hanley, and tourism minister Marsha T Henderson, on arrival at the airport on Monday night and, alongside a troupe of traditional Masquerade performers, Palmer and his family were given an authentic Kittitian welcome. Palmer said: 'Landing in St Kitts off the back of winning the Club World Cup felt really special. 'It's where my grandad's love for football started. The island's beautiful and really chilled. I can't wait to explore the mountains, rainforest and sea – and to try out the food.' St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew said: 'Cole Palmer's visit to St Kitts and Nevis is a powerful reminder of the strength and pride of our diaspora. 'His presence and mentorship will inspire the next generation to believe that global success is possible, no matter where you come from. 'We are proud to welcome him home and deeply grateful for his commitment to our young people and to the development of sports in our federation.' Ms Henderson said: 'It's an honour to welcome Cole Palmer and his family to St Kitts. The Palmers already have a special connection to the island and that will only grow as they spend time exploring our lush rainforests, picturesque mountains and stunning waters, and savouring our rich culture and cuisine.'
South Wales Guardian
15-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Cole Palmer receives hero's welcome in grandfather's birthplace St Kitts
Fresh from rubbing shoulders with Donald Trump after lifting the Fifa Club World Cup with victory over PSG in New York on Sunday, Palmer, 23, made his first visit with his family to the birthplace of his grandfather, Sterry Palmer, a place close to his heart. The midfielder, born and raised in Wythenshawe, Manchester, is also proud of his Caribbean heritage, wearing the flag of St Kitts and Nevis – alongside the England flag – on his football boots to honour his family's roots. The gesture has delighted Kittitians, who have taken Palmer into their hearts, with his 'cold' goal celebration copied by schoolchildren across the island, which has a population of just 47,600. He was met by the deputy prime minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Geoffrey Hanley, and tourism minister Marsha T Henderson, on arrival at the airport on Monday night and, alongside a troupe of traditional Masquerade performers, Palmer and his family were given an authentic Kittitian welcome. Palmer said: 'Landing in St Kitts off the back of winning the Club World Cup felt really special. 'It's where my grandad's love for football started. The island's beautiful and really chilled. I can't wait to explore the mountains, rainforest and sea – and to try out the food.' St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew said: 'Cole Palmer's visit to St Kitts and Nevis is a powerful reminder of the strength and pride of our diaspora. 'His presence and mentorship will inspire the next generation to believe that global success is possible, no matter where you come from. 'We are proud to welcome him home and deeply grateful for his commitment to our young people and to the development of sports in our federation.' Ms Henderson said: 'It's an honour to welcome Cole Palmer and his family to St Kitts. The Palmers already have a special connection to the island and that will only grow as they spend time exploring our lush rainforests, picturesque mountains and stunning waters, and savouring our rich culture and cuisine.'
Glasgow Times
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Cole Palmer receives hero's welcome in grandfather's birthplace St Kitts
Fresh from rubbing shoulders with Donald Trump after lifting the Fifa Club World Cup with victory over PSG in New York on Sunday, Palmer, 23, made his first visit with his family to the birthplace of his grandfather, Sterry Palmer, a place close to his heart. The midfielder, born and raised in Wythenshawe, Manchester, is also proud of his Caribbean heritage, wearing the flag of St Kitts and Nevis – alongside the England flag – on his football boots to honour his family's roots. The gesture has delighted Kittitians, who have taken Palmer into their hearts, with his 'cold' goal celebration copied by schoolchildren across the island, which has a population of just 47,600. Cole Palmer met the deputy prime minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Geoffrey Hanley, as he arrived on the island (Daryl Grant/St Kitts Toursim Authority/PA) He was met by the deputy prime minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Geoffrey Hanley, and tourism minister Marsha T Henderson, on arrival at the airport on Monday night and, alongside a troupe of traditional Masquerade performers, Palmer and his family were given an authentic Kittitian welcome. Palmer said: 'Landing in St Kitts off the back of winning the Club World Cup felt really special. 'It's where my grandad's love for football started. The island's beautiful and really chilled. I can't wait to explore the mountains, rainforest and sea – and to try out the food.' St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew said: 'Cole Palmer's visit to St Kitts and Nevis is a powerful reminder of the strength and pride of our diaspora. 'His presence and mentorship will inspire the next generation to believe that global success is possible, no matter where you come from. 'We are proud to welcome him home and deeply grateful for his commitment to our young people and to the development of sports in our federation.' Ms Henderson said: 'It's an honour to welcome Cole Palmer and his family to St Kitts. The Palmers already have a special connection to the island and that will only grow as they spend time exploring our lush rainforests, picturesque mountains and stunning waters, and savouring our rich culture and cuisine.'
South Wales Argus
15-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Cole Palmer receives hero's welcome in grandfather's birthplace St Kitts
Fresh from rubbing shoulders with Donald Trump after lifting the Fifa Club World Cup with victory over PSG in New York on Sunday, Palmer, 23, made his first visit with his family to the birthplace of his grandfather, Sterry Palmer, a place close to his heart. The midfielder, born and raised in Wythenshawe, Manchester, is also proud of his Caribbean heritage, wearing the flag of St Kitts and Nevis – alongside the England flag – on his football boots to honour his family's roots. The gesture has delighted Kittitians, who have taken Palmer into their hearts, with his 'cold' goal celebration copied by schoolchildren across the island, which has a population of just 47,600. Cole Palmer met the deputy prime minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Geoffrey Hanley, as he arrived on the island (Daryl Grant/St Kitts Toursim Authority/PA) He was met by the deputy prime minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Geoffrey Hanley, and tourism minister Marsha T Henderson, on arrival at the airport on Monday night and, alongside a troupe of traditional Masquerade performers, Palmer and his family were given an authentic Kittitian welcome. Palmer said: 'Landing in St Kitts off the back of winning the Club World Cup felt really special. 'It's where my grandad's love for football started. The island's beautiful and really chilled. I can't wait to explore the mountains, rainforest and sea – and to try out the food.' St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew said: 'Cole Palmer's visit to St Kitts and Nevis is a powerful reminder of the strength and pride of our diaspora. 'His presence and mentorship will inspire the next generation to believe that global success is possible, no matter where you come from. 'We are proud to welcome him home and deeply grateful for his commitment to our young people and to the development of sports in our federation.' Ms Henderson said: 'It's an honour to welcome Cole Palmer and his family to St Kitts. The Palmers already have a special connection to the island and that will only grow as they spend time exploring our lush rainforests, picturesque mountains and stunning waters, and savouring our rich culture and cuisine.'
