Masquerade or Masquerades may refer to:

Books

* ''Masquerade'' (book), a 1979 children's book by Kit Williams that sparked a worldwide treasure hunt * ''Masquerades'' (novel), a 1995 Forgotten Realms novel by Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb * ''Masquerade'', a 2007 ''

Blue Bloods ''Blue Bloods'' is an American police procedural drama (film and television), drama television series that aired on CBS from September 24, 2010, to December 13, 2024, across 14 seasons and 293 episodes. Its main characters were members of the fi ...

'' novel by Melissa de la Cruz

Theatre

* ''The Masquerade'' (play), a 1719 play by Charles Johnson * ''Mascarade'', a 1724 comedy play by

Ludvig Holberg Ludvig Holberg, Baron of Holberg (3 December 1684 – 28 January 1754) was a writer, essayist, philosopher, historian and playwright born in Bergen, Norway, during the time of the Denmark–Norway, Dano–Norwegian dual monarchy. He was infl ...

* ''Masquerade'' (play), an 1835 Russian play by Mikhail Lermontov *

Masquerade (theatre group) Masquerade - the Performance Group is a Chennai based English theatre group. It is one of the few theatre groups in Chennai that survive without commercial financial sponsorship or funding from business houses or the likes, backed by public faith ...

, an English theatre group in Chennai, India, since 1994

Films

* ''The Masquerade'', a 1913 animated film by

Émile Cohl Émile Eugène Jean Louis Cohl (; né Courtet; 4 January 1857 – 20 January 1938) was a French caricaturist of the Incoherent Movement, cartoonist, and animator, called "The Father of the Animated Cartoon". Biography Émile's father, Elie, ...

* ''Masquerade'' (1929 film), an American drama film * ''Masquerade'', a 1931 film starring Vivienne Osborne * ''Masquerade'' (1941 film), a Soviet film * ''Masquerade'' (1965 film), a British spy spoof starring Cliff Robertson and Jack Hawkins * ''Masquerade'' (1988 film), an American thriller starring Rob Lowe and Meg Tilly * ''The Masquerade'', a 2007 American thriller starring

Brianne Davis Brianne Davis is an American actress, producer and director, known for her roles in films '' Jarhead'' (2005), '' Prom Night'' (2008), and '' American Virgin'' (2009). Life and career Davis was born and raised in Atlanta and moved to Los Angeles ...

and Christopher Masterson * ''Masquerades'' (film), a 2008 film * ''Masquerade'' (2012 film), or ''Gwanghae'', South Korean film * ''Masquerade'' (2021 film), an American thriller * ''Masquerade'' (2022 film), a French comedy-drama

Television

Shows

* ''Masquerade'' (TV series), a 1983 American espionage series *

Masquerade (Bakugan Battle Brawlers) This is a list of characters from the Japanese anime series ''Bakugan Battle Brawlers''. Heroes Battle Brawlers Dan Kuso Daniel "Dan" Kuso (known in the Japanese version as and nicknamed ) is the main human protagonist in the series, who is 12 ...

, a masked character in the anime ''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'' * ''Masquerade'', the international title for

Kasou Taishou is a semi-annual Japanese television variety show that is run on Nippon TV and first aired in 1979. The program shows various amateur groups (or solo artists) performing short skits, which are rated by a panel of judges. Especially in recent ...

, a Japanese semi-annual amateur skit show

Episodes

Music

The Masquerade (Atlanta) The Masquerade is a mid-sized concert venue located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is located in Kenny's Alley, the lowest level of Underground Atlanta. The venue first opened in 1989 at the historic DuPre Excelsior Mill, a century-old f ...

, a concert venue in Atlanta, Georgia

Classical music

Mascherata A mascherata (Italian f., literally ' masquerade') is a dance from the sixteenth century and was particularly popular in Florence. It was performed by costumed dancers, and frequently pantomimed Roman and Greek themes in them. At the time, it was o ...

(English: Masquerade), an Italian dance from the sixteenth century * ''Masquerade'', lute piece by

Robert de Visée Robert de Visée (1652-1730) was a French lutenist, guitarist, theorbist and viol player at the court of the kings Louis XIV and Louis XV, as well as a singer and a composer for lute, theorbo and guitar. Biography Robert de Visée's place and d ...

( – 1732/1733) * ''Masquerade'' (Khachaturian), incidental music by Aram Khachaturian * ''Masquerade'' (Clyne), a 2013 orchestral composition by Anna Clyne

Bands

* Masquerade (Finnish band), a Finnish post-punk band * Masquerade (German band), a band with Drafi Deutscher that had a hit in 1984 with the song "Guardian Angel" *

Masquerade (Swedish band) Masquerade or Masquerades may refer to: Books * ''Masquerade'' (book), a 1979 children's book by Kit Williams that sparked a worldwide treasure hunt * ''Masquerades'' (novel), a 1995 Forgotten Realms novel by Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb * ''Masq ...

, a Swedish rock band

Albums

* ''Masquerade'' (Bananarama album), or the title song, 2022 * ''Masquerade'' (Eric Saade album), or the title song, 2010 * ''Masquerade'' (Golden Dawn album), 2003 * ''Masquerade'' (The Legendary Tigerman album), or the title song, 2006 * ''Masquerade'' (Rondò Veneziano album), 1989 * ''Masquerade'' (Running Wild album), 1995 * ''Masquerade'' (Wyclef Jean album), 2002 * ''Masquerade'', an album by

Dreams of Sanity Dreams of Sanity was a gothic metal band from Austria. Founded in 1991, they released three full-length albums, before disbanding in 2002. History After forming in 1991, Dreams of Sanity released two demos in 1994 and 1996. They toured Europe la ...

, 1999 * ''The Masquerade'' (album), by mxmtoon, 2019 * ''The Masquerade'', by

Mêlée A melee ( or ) is a confused hand-to-hand fight among several people. The English term ''melee'' originated circa 1648 from the French word ' (), derived from the Old French ''mesler'', from which '' medley'' and ''meddle'' were also derived. T ...

, 2010

Songs

* "Masquerade" (2PM song), 2012 * "Masquerade" (Kaya song), 2006 * "Masquerade", by

Alfred Hui Alfred Hui Ting Hang (born 29 April 1988) is a Hong Kong singer. He rose to prominence as the eleventh-place finalist in the first season of ''The Voice'' (). His debut studio album ''Departure Trilogy'' earned gold certification. Hui won multi ...

and Win Win Yeung, 2022 * "Masquerade", by Ashley Tisdale from ''

Guilty Pleasure A guilty pleasure is something, such as an activity or a piece of media, that one enjoys despite understanding that it is not generally held in high regard or is seen as unusual. For example, a person may secretly enjoy a film while acknowledg ...

'', 2009 * "Masquerade", by Backstreet Boys from ''

This Is Us ''This Is Us'' is an American drama television series created by Dan Fogelman that aired on NBC from September 20, 2016, to May 24, 2022. The series follows the lives and families of two parents and their three children in several different ti ...

'', 2009 * "Masquerade", by Beach House from ''

Once Twice Melody ''Once Twice Melody'' is the eighth studio album by the American dream pop duo Beach House. It was released on February 18, 2022, through Sub Pop, with its four chapters being released throughout four months starting November 10, 2021. A follow-u ...

'', 2022 * "Masquerade", by Berlin from ''

Pleasure Victim ''Pleasure Victim'' is the second studio album by American new wave band Berlin. It was originally recorded in 1982 and released in October of that year by M.A.O. Records and Enigma Records. After the second single, " Sex (I'm a ...)", the albu ...

'', 1982 * "Masquerade", by D'espairsRay from '' Redeemer'', 2009 * "Masquerade", by

Edward Bear Edward Bear was a Toronto-based Canadian pop-rock group. The band is best known for its chart-topping singles, "You, Me and Mexico", " Last Song", and " Close Your Eyes", used as the signing-off song for Delilah's radio show. History The Edward ...

, 1972 * "Masquerade", by Hey! Say! JUMP from ''

Dear Dear(s) or The Dears may refer to: Manga * Dear (manga), ''Dear'' (manga), a 2002–2007 Japanese manga series by Cocoa Fujiwara * ''DearS'', a 2002–2005 Japanese manga series by Peach-Pit, and a 2004 anime series and visual novel *''Dear+'', a ...

'', 2016 * "Masquerade", by Jack Hylton and His Orchestra, featured in the film '' The Shining'', 1980 * "Masquerade", by Nicki Minaj from '' Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'', 2012 * "Masquerade", by Northlane from '' Singularity'', 2013 * "Masquerade", by Rania from ''

Teddy Riley, the First Expansion In Asia ''Teddy Riley, the First Expansion In Asia'' is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group, Rania, released on April 6, 2011, by DR Music and Yedang Company, it is the only EP to feature member Yijo as she left the group due to visa issu ...

'', 2011 * "Masquerade", by Sarah Nixey from ''

Sing, Memory ''Sing, Memory'' is the debut album from British Black Box Recorder vocalist, Sarah Nixey. Recorded in London, and produced by James Banbury, the album is split into two halves, ''Sing'' and ''Memory''. The title is probably a reference to Vladim ...

'', 2007 * "Masquerade", by Skids, 1979 * "Masquerade", by Soul Asylum from '' Say What You Will, Clarence... Karl Sold the Truck'', 1984 * "Masquerade", by Swing Out Sister from '' Kaleidoscope World'', 1989 * "Masquerade", by Symphony X from ''

Symphony X Symphony X is an American progressive metal band from Middletown, New Jersey. Founded in 1994, the band consists of guitarist Michael Romeo, keyboardist Michael Pinnella, drummer Jason Rullo, lead vocalist Russell Allen and bassist Michael ...

'', 1994 * "Masquerade", by Versailles from ''

Holy Grail The Holy Grail (, , , ) is a treasure that serves as an important motif in Arthurian literature. Various traditions describe the Holy Grail as a cup, dish, or stone with miraculous healing powers, sometimes providing eternal youth or sustenanc ...

'', 2011 * "Masquerade", by Yes from '' Union'', 1991 * "Masquerade", from the musical ''

The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera may refer to: Novel * The Phantom of the Opera (novel), ''The Phantom of the Opera'' (novel), 1910 novel by Gaston Leroux Characters * Erik (The Phantom of the Opera), Erik (''The Phantom of the Opera''), the title char ...

'', 1986 * "The Masquerade", by Voltaire from ''

Raised by Bats ''Raised by Bats'' is the tenth studio album by Cuban Americans, Cuban American dark cabaret singer Aurelio Voltaire, Voltaire, released in 2014. The album's production was Crowdfunding, crowdfunded by Voltaire's fans all over the world via a succ ...

'', 2014

Other uses

Masquerade (biology) In evolutionary biology, mimicry is an evolved resemblance between an organism and another object, often an organism of another species. Mimicry may evolve between different species, or between individuals of the same species. In the simples ...

, a form of camouflage relying on mimicry of inanimate objects such as twigs *

Masquerade (trope) A masquerade is a literary trope that is used to conceal the identity and certain characteristics of a figure. This concealment has the effect of highlighting some unique or noteworthy aspect of a character or situation, despite its suggested int ...

, a fantasy and speculative fiction trope involving a hidden society within the real world * Masquerade, a type of computer threat