I have seen Phantom performed live on stage 4 different times. This DVD provides the viewer with a very up close and personal experience. The costumes, the performers, the sets are all first class. The camera work was excellent. The views up close were better than you might experience while in the best seats in the theater. The view of the stage through the chandelier was special. It was fun to see the actors that played the Phantom over the last 25 years was a special treat.