Phantom of the Opera view
Phantom of the Opera view
#1Phantom of the Opera view
Posted: 9/15/10 at 8:11pmIs this show better closer (lets say Row F) or farther away? I am seeing the last stop in L.A. and want the best view since they are both the same price.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 8/13/09
#2Phantom of the Opera view
Posted: 9/15/10 at 8:13pmPersonally, I prefer this show, and most really, with a little bit of distance. Yes, the closer you are the more tiny details you will notice, but this show is one that I like to see the whole stage picture to take it all in without having to shift my focus all over the place.
#2Phantom of the Opera view
Posted: 9/15/10 at 8:29pmStick with at least 5 rows back and a few in front of the balcony's overhang.
#3Phantom of the Opera view
Posted: 9/15/10 at 8:44pmIf you're too high up the curtain in the Masquerade scene blocks the Phantom's entrance.
#4Phantom of the Opera view
Posted: 9/15/10 at 9:17pmI definitely think this is a show that is more enjoyable from farther away. I sat on the mezzanine towards the center when the tour came to my city last year and it was a perfect view. If the theatre has a second balcony level stay away from of it. You will not be able to see a thing. Enjoy the show!
Cape Twirl of Doom
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/05
#5Phantom of the Opera view
Posted: 9/15/10 at 10:38pmI'd say row F or thereabouts is pretty good for Phantom. That's for the Majestic though, which is also right under the chandelier. I am not familiar with the theatre you'd be seeing it at on the tour.
jimmycurry01
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/05
#6Phantom of the Opera view
Posted: 9/16/10 at 12:35amGo for the mez. You get the full effect of the chandelier raising to the roof there.
#7Phantom of the Opera view
Posted: 9/16/10 at 8:29amBut the Pantages is a big ole house, I would stick to the orcheatra 5-6 rows back
Radioactiveduck
Broadway Star Joined: 7/18/05
#8Phantom of the Opera view
Posted: 9/19/10 at 4:17am
I say it depends on if you've seen the show before...
If it's your first time, stay at least 10 rows back. If not, go for the close seats. I saw Phantom from very close once or twice and it was really cool.
#9Phantom of the Opera view
Posted: 9/19/10 at 1:00pmWe sat 15 rows back when it was here in Denver. Perfect seats. We didn't have to crane our necks to look up.
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Swing Joined: 9/20/10
#10Phantom of the Opera view
Posted: 9/20/10 at 8:35pmI saw it first front row, which was very cool but it blocked out some of the views, which was a little disappointing, but the experience was cool. I saw it again in about the 17th row, and got the full effect, but you couldn't see the details. So go for mezz.
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