Has anyone sat in the orchestra partial view? Looks like they are extreme right and left. Just wondering what and how much you miss. Thanks for any info you have. -Dan
I've heard others say that the majority of the action takes place downstage, center. The little bit that goes on upstage left or right is minor and won't seriously impact your enjoyment of the show.
(That's secondhand knowledge though. I haven't been there myself.)
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Rt. Orch 4th row side sounds the best. Is it partial view? If so, row L may be better.
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Both orchestra options are all on the side: 4th row is 5th and 6th seat over of 6. Row L is 12th seat over. I saw the show in London in front row right and felt more was missed on stage left than stage right, which is why I was considering left front mezz.
Anyone know how far the Imperial stage extends over so that 4th row might be a decent option?
How big is the Imperial theatre? Let's say...compared to the Golden theatre (Avenue Q.)
I am thinking about taking my friend to see Billy Elliot and it would be her first Broadway show. Although we prefer to sit closer, 126$ a ticket is a lot for us college students.
I'm assuming you can't see facial expressions but how bad/good are these seats?
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Maybe back then, they did not use as much stage space.
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When I saw Young Frankenstein, I was Row P(I think) Side Orchestra, Far Aisle. They assured me the theatre was built so all had a full view, I didn't believe it; surprisingly it was. Not only was I in front of the overhang, but it seemed like I had a centre view.
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To be honest, the mezz at the Imperial is fantastic. I have seen many shows there, and every single one has been from the back of the mezz. If you want to spend 81 to sit closer, but be obstructed, go ahead, we all have our different taste. I would spend my 81 on a center rear mezz seat, or even cut the price in half (41) and sit in the last few rows.
I am hoping the rear mezz is fine as I booked 3 tickets there last night for the 31st. Not that it really makes a difference now, but what is the legroom like up there? (I seem to remember the legroom in the orchestra at the Imperial being simply miserable.)
I didn't want to pull a CoolKid and start a new thread so I didn't. I just got Row H Seats 20-22 Right Orchestra. Now I know people will say "Why are you asking you already bought them" or whatever. So I am just wondering what to expect, will I miss anything? And I am short (5'3'ish) will I be able to see over people, is the Imperial seating slanted forward? Thanks.
I just got a ticket for Wednesday night, Rear Mezz, Row G... to those who have sat around/near there for "Billy Elliot," do you think binoculars would be advisable? I'd rather not trudge them around for the rest of the night, but if my view will really suffer without them, I'll tote them along...
Personally I really don't think you need binoculars. I saw it in the last row corner of rear mezz. I'm near sighted so I wore my glasses but definitely did NOT need binocs.
I actually stood at the back of the theatre and watched the whole of the second half and could see all the action fine. I wouldn't have thought binoculars would be necessary.