I say that Phantom of the Opera is the best opera show on earth and it’s also my favorite. With no intention to brag, I have seen it several times. First time was in London, by myself. I was able to get a matinee ticket 3rd row from the stage and in the center. There was a young couple necking and exchanging kisses with slurping sound on the 2nd row right in front of me. I was so distracted, I didn’t know where to look. My seatmates who were all in their 70s also stared at them. I didn’t finish the opera because I got so dizzy looking back and forth at the actors on stage and the French-kissing couple. I had to go back to my hotel because I had a terrible migraine attack.
Second time was in San Francisco with Edmund. Nagbaka-sakali lang kami, pero swerte, we were able to get good seats.
Third time, I was by my self again in London.
Fourth time- with my family in London
Fifth time- with a friend in Broadway. Then President Erap Estrada had a working visit in New York, we had a half- day free time so we bought tickets from the The Plaza hotel’s concierge. Unfortunately because of jet lag, I fell asleep through out the show. Sixth time—- I don’t remember where and with whom.
I have also read the book a couple of times and has seen the movie two times.
We bought four tickets last Sunday. I needed either Julienne or Edmund because they both have a Citibank Card that enjoys a 10% discount on the tickets. When we were choosing for the date, Edmund was surprised na sa August pa pala yun. He thought it would be next month.
I was relieved we already have the tickets.
Me——– Meron na tayong tickets. Sobrang advance.
Edmund—- Hindi advance ang tawag dyan, Sobrang ATAT!
