If you book tickets, sit in the stalls if you can. You’ll feel the chandelier swoop over your head. The balcony is fine, but you miss the full force of the Phantom’s glare.
And for goodness’ sake, don’t wear a hat. The person behind you will hate you. Trust me on that.
So go, enjoy the madness, and let the Phantom steal your heart. Just don’t let him steal your soul, okay? That’s his thing.