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Phumzile Sojola hails from Gqebetha, South Africa and recently performed the roles of Piangi and The Phantom in the original cast of Masquerade. He made his Broadway debut in Porgy & Bess and originated the role of Lord Pinkleton in Cinderella. He has appeared with Encores! in Wonderful Town and Dear World, and PAC’s CATS: The Jellicle Ball. Regionally, he has performed with the Boston Pops in Ragtime as Coalhouse, as Willie in Master Harold… and the Boys at Syracuse Stage, Baba in Dreaming Zenzile at St. Louis Rep, as Piangi in the North American Tour of The Phantom of the Opera, and in the Three Mo’ Tenors tour. His opera credits include Herrison in Les Étoiles with New York City Opera, Remendado in Carmen with Dayton Opera, and Rodolfo in La Bohème with Missouri Orchestra. He can be heard on the Cinderella Original Broadway Cast Recording, Treemonisha with the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, and with the American Spiritual Ensemble. IG: @phumzile_sojola



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STAGE CREDITS

CATS: The Jellicle Ball
[Broadway]
2026
Ensemble ()
Masquerade
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Piangi
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Lord Pinkleton
Sebastian (Understudy)
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Performer
Three Mo' Tenors
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Three Mo' Tenors
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007

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Video: Ready for a Ball? Go Inside Rehearsals for CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Photo
Video: Ready for a Ball? Go Inside Rehearsals for CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Luka Vonier - Feb 19, 2026

Cats: The Jellicle Ball arrives to Broadway following its triumphant run at PAC NYC last year. Watch in this video as the company gives a special sneak peek inside rehearsals!
Full Cast Set For Broadway Transfer of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Photo
Full Cast Set For Broadway Transfer of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

Complete casting has been announced for CATS: The Jellicle Ball at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) coming to Broadway this Spring. Learn more about the full cast here!
Video: MASQUERADE Star Telly Leung Sings 'Music of the Night' From PHANTOM Photo
Video: MASQUERADE Star Telly Leung Sings 'Music of the Night' From PHANTOM
by Michael Major - Jan 7, 2026

Telly Leung has shared an acoustic video of 'Music of the Night' from The Phantom of the Opera. The Broadway favorite is currently starring in Masquerade as Erik, the Phantom, in the new immersive staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic.
Photos: MASQUERADE Celebrates New Years With Bal Lumiere Photo
Photos: MASQUERADE Celebrates New Years With Bal Lumiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 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. See photos from the event here!
MASQUERADE To Host Bal Lumière New Year’s Eve Soirée Photo
MASQUERADE To Host Bal Lumière New Year’s Eve Soirée
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

Masquerade will present Bal Lumière, a late-night masked soirée following the December 31 performance, offering audiences extended access to its Paris Opera House world.
MASQUERADE Launches Digital Cancellation Line; Extends Through March 2026 Photo
MASQUERADE Launches Digital Cancellation Line; Extends Through March 2026
by Michael Major - Dec 9, 2025

Masquerade will now play an additional 8 weeks through March 2026. Masquerade also announced it has partnered with TodayTix to offer $178 Digital Cancellation Line tickets exclusively on the TodayTix app.
Photos: More From Inside MASQUERADE Photo
Photos: More From Inside MASQUERADE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

Masquerade has released new production photos, giving an intimate look inside the show! Masquerade invites you to experience the iconic story and score, even stranger than you’ve dreamt it.
MASQUERADE to Launch Another Lotto 666 in November Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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!
MASQUERADE Performance On for Tonight Pending Weather Photo
MASQUERADE Performance On for Tonight Pending Weather
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

Masquerade’s first special preview performance is set to take place tonight, on July 31, 2025, weather permitting. Learn more about the show's updates here!
MASQUERADE Rehearsals Seen By Rooftop Neighbors on 57th Street Photo
MASQUERADE Rehearsals Seen By Rooftop Neighbors on 57th Street
by Michael Major - Jul 16, 2025

Residents of West 57th Street are getting a free preview of the immersive new reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera, Masquerade. As the new production continues to rehearse, The Phantom, Christine, and Raoul have been seen.
Nicola Formichetti Reveals First Look at the Masks of MASQUERADE Photo
Nicola Formichetti Reveals First Look at the Masks of MASQUERADE
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 11, 2025

The Phantom is getting a new look! Fashion designer Nicola Formichetti just revealed on Instagram that he is the 'Director of Masks' for The Phantom of the Opera's return to New York City- Masquerade. 
MASQUERADE Releases Tickets to Select Performances to the General Public Photo
MASQUERADE Releases Tickets to Select Performances to the General Public
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2025

Masquerade has released limited tickets to select performances between September 9 through October 19, now available to the general public. Learn more here!
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