Girls Date to See Phantom of the Opera

When I learned months ago that Phantom of the Opera was coming to Seattle this spring, I knew that I had to take both of my girls to see this iconic Broadway show.  This was the one and only Broadway show my mom took me to see growing up with my high school choir group since we were learning several of the songs to sing at our next concert.  Although I had forgotten the majority of the story line, I still remember the music and love so many of the songs.  After gifting these tickets to both of my girls (and me) for our birthdays, we headed out today to see the matinee show.  As I had expected, the show was amazing from beginning to end.  The music, costumes, and sets were just incredible and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing this incredible musical together.  I am so grateful for this chance that I had to share this experience with my girls, especially since this is the last Broadway show that Lia will see before leaving for college in August.

Lia and Ella standing outside the Paramount Theater with the Phantom of the Opera sign on the marquee.

Standing inside one of the many balconies that overlooks the lobby.

The three of us in the theater before the show began.

At the end of Act I, the chandelier came crashing down and stopped just a few feet from people sitting on the main floor.  They left the chandelier down in this low position during intermission and raised it back up at the beginning of Act II.  The girls and I were able to walk down to the front of the balcony where we were sitting to see it up close.  Here is the picture I got of the two of them with the chandelier in the background.