First time
by Newbie on 9/2/19Neal S Blaisdell Concert Hall - HonoluluIt was my first time but I was not too impressed. Have not seen the big one in New York but I had the feeling that this is a mini version adjusted to fit the smaller theaters. The Phantom 's singing and performance were just ok and it made me wonder if it was because he had been performing for more than a month in Hawaii!!! An amateur guess: Emotionally drained??? There were a few great moments that gave me goosebumps but overall performance was not what I had hoped to see! A side note on the audience: it's not ok to chew and drink loudly in the theaters especially at an opera night! And please do not sell popcorns at an opera! It doesn't help people with no common sense! The loud chewing popcorns and draining cokes is an absolutely nightmare when you are trying to enjoy the music!