In the mid-1600s, opera transformed from a show exclusive for royalty to entertainment for the masses. Soon, lavish productions, special effects, and creative risks became the norm. Venice’s La Fenice ...

An immersive adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical has seen some people return a dozen times since it began ...

The Olympic flame makes a landmark run through Venice, gliding on boats down the Grand Canal and across St. Mark’s Basin.

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

You've never seen ‘Phantom' like this before ...

Community leaders in Lagos say evictions in the name of development have left many residents of this fishing village homeless ...

Revelers gathered aboard the Queen Mary on New Year’s Eve for a masquerade celebration — that culminated in a fireworks show. The event featured live music, casino games, roaming entertainers and more ...

Learn more about the inspiration behind this season's masked looks.

If you're planning a family holiday, the chances are a place like Venice won't be at the top of your list. The city is known for history and heritage, drama and adventure, romance and mystery - but it ...

Italy’s Hamas funding scandal reveals how political protection, propaganda, and willful blindness enabled terror financing in the heart of Europe. Over the past two ...

The event will feature "lavish costumes, spirited dancing, decadent hors d'oeuvres and indulgent libations," according to the ...

Don't let the description deter you. Jenn Rice is a freelance writer who specializes in food, art, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications including Food & Wine, Vogue, and GQ. I first tried ...