Angels in America seating

[fosca3]

Posted: 4/2/18 at 10:21am

Hello - I saw AiA from Row L over the weekend, but I want to go back and see it closer.  I thought the stage looked pretty high - can anyone comment on whether the second row (BB) or the third (A) can see the whole stage, or do you miss things that are farther back?

[CoercedBull]

Posted: 4/2/18 at 10:52am

My wife and I saw in the first row, stage right, Row BB, and I wouldn't have had it any other way. I didn't miss a single thing, and it made the performance even more intimate and immersive. I normally am not a fan of such close seating, but this is a show that benefits from being as close as possible!

So jealous you get to see it again. I have been dying to see it again, but living in Chicago sadly prevents such extravagance. 

[Eliza2]

Posted: 4/2/18 at 2:26pm

I also sat in BB stage right, on the aisle, and it was amazing. I've already bought tickets to see it again in June in BB on stage left - more of the Prior scenes in Millennium Approaches are on that side and I want to see it all from a different perspective... but still close!

The only thing I missed was a scene where Louis was lying down on the floor and I couldn't see him, but that didn't even last a minute and I didn't feel like I missed anything.

[Lot666]

Posted: 4/2/18 at 2:45pm

My husband and I have tickets for center orchestra row M. Can anyone comment on whether this is too far from the stage for this particular show? This will be our first production of Angels and we're not sure what to expect with regards to how it's staged. 

[JBC3]

Posted: 4/2/18 at 2:50pm

I sat in center orchestra row M on the homse right aisle and it was great. Far enough away to really get the magnitude of the stage pictures created, but close enough to feel a connection to the characters.

[LesWickedly]

Posted: 4/2/18 at 2:52pm

I'll be center Row AA (Front Row) and would love to hear thoughts on that. 

[Lot666]

Posted: 4/2/18 at 2:56pm

JBC3 said: "I sat in center orchestra row M on the homse right aisle and it was great. Far enough away to really get the magnitude of the stage pictures created, but close enough to feel a connection to the characters."

Thank you! We are a bit concerned about being able to see facial expressions.

[JBC3]

Posted: 4/2/18 at 3:38pm

Lot666 said: "Thank you! We are a bit concerned about being able to see facial expressions."

In a few instances when an actor was farther back on stage (generally in Perestroika) I wished I was a tad closer, but I think you will like where you are sitting.

[Gypsyita]

Posted: 4/2/18 at 4:28pm

I have seen it from orch. and mezz, if you can get front mezz. seats, the Antarctica and angels scenes are amazing to see from those seats. I had no issue with seeing facial expressions from either views.

[fosca3]

Posted: 4/2/18 at 4:42pm

Thank you for all the help :)  I booked BB 106, which appears to be dead center, and from another response sounds like it may be the front row (tho it looked like 2nd on the seating chart).  It is an extravagance CoercedBull - but it is a once-in-a-lifetime production.  I love this cast.  And the chance to see their facial expressions from so close is worth a month of eating soup :)  I wish you could see it again as well

[JPeterman]

Posted: 4/2/18 at 5:05pm

I just saw the show on Saturday. We sat in orchestra center row E, which was just about perfect. I like to sit close for most shows. Rows B, C and D seemed like they would be ok but the stage looked really really high. I was thinking the first row would be a limited view, but I did not sit there, so maybe it looks ok if you are actually sitting there.

[Eliza2]

Posted: 4/2/18 at 6:26pm

fosca3 said: "Thank you for all the help :) I booked BB 106, which appears to be dead center, and from another response sounds like it may be the front row (tho it looked like 2nd on the seating chart). It is an extravagance CoercedBull - but it is a once-in-a-lifetime production. I love this cast. And the chance to see their facial expressions from so close is worth a month of eating soup :) I wish you could see it again as well"

BB is the 2nd row in the center section, and the first row in the side sections. The side sections start back a row.

[EllieRose2]

Posted: 4/2/18 at 6:31pm

I saw it in the second row, dead center Orchestra.  It was perfect.  Not too close, and to see the nuances and facial expressions and body language the actors were all making was sensational.  And seeing the wings up close and how much detail went into them was so awesome.  The closer the better.  

[Lot666]

Posted: 4/3/18 at 8:46am

JBC3 said: "Lot666 said: "Thank you! We are a bit concerned about being able to see facial expressions."

In a few instances when an actor was farther back on stage (generally in Perestroika) I wished I was a tad closer, but I think you will like where you are sitting."

Thanks :)

[theatretenor2]

Posted: 4/3/18 at 10:12am

We have N108 and 109 for both parts on Saturday. I have been looking forward to this production so much. Hopefully these seats are good. We like seeing the big picture, but also like to see the nuances of the performances.

[thatspoetic]

Posted: 4/3/18 at 10:14am

My friend and I won Front Mezz, center of Row K lottery seats this past Saturday's marathon. They were awesome for lottery seats, but we couldn't see expressions well. I feel like I can't miss seeing the show again from closer. It is stunning, transformative, and easily one of the best theatrical experiences I've ever had, and that was without being able to see all the details. My friend and I can only afford partial view orchestra though. Has anyone sat in partial view on house left in Rows D-G 13 and 15 seats? We want house left to see more of the Prior scenes. Is it better to be closer to the stage or are the seats farther back slightly less obstructed? Thanks!

[jtishere]

Posted: 4/3/18 at 11:40am

Also curious about these obstructed view seats on the side. It’s such a drastic price difference. Is the view really that obstructed?

[thatspoetic]

Posted: 4/3/18 at 12:56pm

The box office says that the closer you get to the stage in the orchestra partial view seats, the worse the view is. So it sounds like row G or farther back is best in that price range for anyone else who is thinking about those seats. We ended up going with row G, which the staff member said was a good compromise between closeness and obstruction. If it's your first time seeing the show, you may want to go farther back in the partial view (maybe around row J) to miss a little less. If you want to see more of the Prior scenes, go with house left. If you want more of the Roy scenes, go with house right. 

[SherrieByTheSea]

Posted: 4/10/18 at 11:25am

I would also like to know views from row AA. Will I end up with a strained neck?

[jess_be]

Posted: 4/10/18 at 1:00pm

I sat front row and I am very short and had no issues with missing anything during the play nor did I feel neck strain. I did see the show on separate nights so that might be helpful if neck strain is a big issue. A bonus: the row is pretty far from the stage so there was excessive room for you to fully extend your legs. Not sure if they still allow it, but we all put our jackets and bags in front of us next to the stage and there was still PLENTY of room for people to use that area as an aisle. I LOVED these seats. I would recommend the more central AA seats since so much of the action takes place center stage.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 4/28/18 at 10:21pm

Today I just spent all my excess funds (for now) on tickets for My Fair Lady, Skintight (off-broadway with Idina Mendel) and Boys in the Band for my 7-night June trip. I’m settled on what shows I want to see and on what days. I’ve settled on seeing both parts of Angels in America on Wednesday, June 20th. So far, it appears to be on TKTS every day that it’s playing.

I have a question or two. I see that BroadwayBox has a discount code (Box 1) which allows for $99 for rear Orchestra seats for each performance.

1) I know no one has a crystal ball, but I’m wondering if I wouldn’t be better off waiting and trying the Box Office when I land on 6/19 or TKTS day of.

I would prefer closer seats and as I’m tall with bad knees, aisle seats, especially since I’m looking at sitting for a long time. Not sure how likely Tony Awards wins will affect demand (this is the crystal ball part). I have already made my reservation for Victor’s between Parts 1 & 2.

2) Is TKTS selling tickets for both parts at the same time? I heard they were during previews but not sure now. Or if I went the TKTS route, would I have to dash over after Part 1 to get my ticket for Part 2.

Thanks in advance for all helpful advice. Most of my remaining shows (Carousel, Once on This Island, Spongebob) should be widely available upon arrival via TKTS/box office. This and Three Tall Women (and maybe OOTI) are the only ones I’m worried may be harder to get tix to post-Tonys.

[JudyDenmark]

Posted: 4/28/18 at 10:50pm

I’m seeing it in a couple of weeks, and used a discount code for mezzanine row F dead center. After reading this thread... is it worth spending double the money to see it from up close in the front of the orchestra?? Am I going to regret seeing it from “far away”? 

(Also... I assume the box office will happily allow you to exchange tickets if you’re spending more money. But please correct me if I’m wrong.)

Edit: at the moment there’s a seat in row A dead center one week later. I’m so tempted. Someone please talk me out of this, haha.

Updated On: 4/28/18 at 10:50 PM

[sm33]

Posted: 4/29/18 at 10:04am

We had seats for the last row of the mezz for yesterday's show, but the day before, I saw tickets in the center of row AA for an extremely reasonable price, so we decided to treat ourselves. I was incredibly happy with this decision, as I loved being so close to the action and didn't feel like I missed anything. Since it was the marathon, my neck does hurt a lot this morning, but I think it was worth it. 

[Eliza2]

Posted: 4/29/18 at 10:45am

I didn't regret a single dollar I spent on front row. Very well worth it.

[LesWickedly]

Posted: 4/29/18 at 10:57am

So glad to hear these praises for the front row. Will be sitting there on the left aisle. It just seemed like too good a deal, especially with the row behind it jumping up $150.