The Royal Box and galleries had to be reconstructed after the war and are not as lavish as they once were. But the seats still cost plenty. The cheapest tickets we could find ran about $300 per person (and beyond our budget). But, you can always go to the “standing room only” section ($30). Of course, you’re up in the nose-bleed rafters, and you have to stand for the entire three hours. But you’re allowed to claim your spot early. Just come in and place your opera scarf on the “leaning rail” to mark your territory.