American Idiot St. James Theater mezzanine seating dilemma

[southsidestory]

American Idiot St. James Theater mezzanine seating dilemma#1

Posted: 11/13/10 at 11:28pm

There are currently seats available in center mezzanine row A and G. I heard the view from row A (front row of center mezzanine) is obstructed because of lighting*. Is this true??

If so, would I be better off in the next best available - row G? Is there a major difference between the view from (mezzanine center) row G to row N? (row N is $50 cheaper)

* "In the Mezzanine, avoid the first row (lights hanging on the rail can block your view)"
http://www.entertainment-link.com/broadway-theaters.asp

[jeffmiele]

American Idiot St. James Theater mezzanine seating dilemma#2

Posted: 11/13/10 at 11:43pm

Mezz A is fantastic

[everythingtaboo]

American Idiot St. James Theater mezzanine seating dilemma#2

Posted: 11/13/10 at 11:53pm

Mezzanine A is fantastic for this show I think it's actually better than the Orchestra, because you get a better feel for the staging and lighting of this show from up there, and the overhang is nice and close.

PS I don't what this entertainment link is, but I don't like it.

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[dramamama611]

American Idiot St. James Theater mezzanine seating dilemma#3

Posted: 11/14/10 at 4:29am

I'd go with row a as well -- it'd be terrific.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[southsidestory]

American Idiot St. James Theater mezzanine seating dilemma#4

Posted: 11/14/10 at 11:24am

Problem: I had already bought the Row N seat and they have a no refund/exchange policy ;(

[dramamama611]

American Idiot St. James Theater mezzanine seating dilemma#5

Posted: 11/14/10 at 11:29am

No problem. Enjoy the show.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[#1Elphie]

American Idiot St. James Theater mezzanine seating dilemma#6

Posted: 11/14/10 at 4:00pm

I think the problem is in row A of the balcony, not the mezz. But row N will be perfectly fine.

[everythingtaboo]

American Idiot St. James Theater mezzanine seating dilemma#7

Posted: 11/15/10 at 12:33am

Saw the show today for the 8th time, but the first in the front orchestra, row C. While it's fine for some of the details, especially if you're a repeat visitor, I definitely feel that the further back you are from the stage, the better off you'll be. But the best seats are absolutely front mezzanine, for the same reasons I mentioned earlier.

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008