To preface: I'm a very cynical theatre major. I hated the Phantom movie and I have an aversion to Andrew Lloyd Webber. I didn't think I was going to see this show while I was in Las Vegas.
...then I heard that the theatre was built for the show and I thought: how could I not experience this show? I am so glad I changed my mind for the technical aspects alone. The chandelier itself is amazing. The sets are amazing. The costumes are amazing. And yes, the singing is amazing too, but I was expecting that. The shear spectacle of this show is worth the price.
I was left amazed, and I can only imagine that anyone who doesn't know what goes on behind the scenes to make every special effect possible will be even more enthralled.