American Idiot St. James Theater mezzanine seating dilemma

[southsidestory]

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]

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

Mezz A is fantastic

[everythingtaboo]

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.

[dramamama611]

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

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

[southsidestory]

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]

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

No problem. Enjoy the show.

[#1Elphie]

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]

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.