I saw THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA twice. Once from a Majestic high balcony seat and once from about the 10th row of the orchestra. I disliked the show so much the first time I saw it, but I thought it was because we were so high and far away, so when I got my hands on an orchestra seat, I gave it another chance. Both times, I marveled at the vacuousness of the score and book. It's a magnificent technical production, but it takes more than sets, costumes, and technical wizardry to impress me. (And the chandelier effect is a REAL nothing.)