Best place to see Billy Elliot from?

[sundayclothes2]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 1:51am

Hello,

What would you say is the best place in the theater to see Billy Elliot from? Left/Right Orchestra (around Row J) or first row Mezz?

Thanks!

[ZONEACE]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 1:53am

In front of your TV, on DVD.

[larry64]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 2:34am

The musical has some merits, but I would agree. Just watch the film. It's much better.

[srg129]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 2:36am

LOL, yep I agree. Don't bother wasting your money on this overblown uninspired tourist trap. A night at home with the movie is so much more worth the money. The movie has more heart than the stage version could ever hope to live up to. Just a cavalcade of one dimensional stereotypical performaces that equate it to Mary Poppins. Not to mention the worst score of the season. You'll be moved by the movie, you'll be left cold by this ridiculous stage adaptation.

[Billy Whiz]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 3:19am

There really isn't a bad seat in the house. Front Mezz are excellent and you can see the lighting on the stage during Dream Ballet from there. I prefer Orchestra right as a lot happens on the left hand side of the stage and it is easier to pick out their facial expressions from the right. i.e. The Letter.

Go and see the show - I'm sure you will love it. Unfortunately, as in all things in life, you cannot please all of the people all of the time - as the posts above prove.

[BroadwayBound062]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 3:34am

When I saw the musical, I sat house R row H and it was a great view. Don't listen to the BE haters the show is wonderful!

[sundayclothes2]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 3:35am

I love the movie it is one of my favorites!

So between Front Mezz Center Row A and Side Orchestra Row J - what would you choose?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 5:08am

I always prefer center to the sides...however...it depends on HOW far to the side. If it's closer to the aisle (low number) than I'd take the orchestra..otherwise I'd take front row Mezz.


And yes, I feel its getting WAY more attention (Tony-wise) than it deserves, but it an enjoyable show. The choreography is amzing but the story/book is overly manipulative and the score is forgettable.

Updated On: 6/1/09 at 05:08 AM

[wdwfreak]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 8:49am

Outside the theater.

[Annas_Priest]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 10:48am

People here just don't like when things are successfully, don't pay them any mind.

[Tom's Cat]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 11:11am

Front row mezz is perfection. (I don't know who the dead heads are at the top of this thread but you should just ignore them. The show is absolutely fabulous.)

[PalJoey]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 11:14am

Saw the show from the front mezzanine and loved it.

I also loved the movie.

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 1:57pm

My one piece of advice would be to not sit in the rear mezzanine because the show was staged toward the orchestra...I never felt like the actors were playing to us up in the mid/rear mezzanine (I blame the director and choreographer)... Really it felt more like I was observing than being involved. It was the only thing I didn't like about the show.

But please don't get me wrong! Besides that being my only gripe, I really enjoyed myself. While the show is VERY different from the film, I think it's very good, and well worth your time and money.

Updated On: 6/1/09 at 01:57 PM

[cglaid]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 1:59pm

I saw the show House right row J seat 9 and absolutely loved the seat. I had previously seem it from House left rows M and N and much preferred J. It made a big difference.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 3:13pm

Front Row mezz, center is phenomenal- sat there twice.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 3:19pm

Go see the show because I liked it.

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 3:32pm

From somewhere where they dont end their sentences with a preposition.

(sorry, couldn't resist)

[Tom's Cat]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 3:51pm

I've been wanting to say that all day but I've been fighting the temptation. Thanks for scratching the itch!

[lindatnyc2]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 4:54pm

If you are seeing it for the first time, choose first row center mezzanine (versus left/right orchestra).

Otherwise, in general I prefer right orchestra/mezzanine so that I am facing Billy during The Letter scene.

Enjoy!

[sundayclothes2]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 5:27pm

Got front row Mezz. Thanks all! I truly do genuinely appreciate it.

From somewhere where they dont end their sentences with a preposition.

Touche.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 5:29pm

The best place to see Billy Elliot is across the street, at the Booth Theater.

[Tom's Cat]

Posted: 6/1/09 at 10:57pm

idiot

[TBD2]

Posted: 6/2/09 at 9:56am

Nice kitty, claws in please. Just because some people cannot stand to let a simple question go by without a snide remark, cannot stand it when someone has a different opinion than them, cannot allow a positive comment to go unattacked, cannot get past petty jealousy over a great show's outstanding success...

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 6/2/09 at 10:04am

"The best place to see Billy Elliot is across the street, at the Booth Theater. "

LMAO so funny and so true

Also one of the other best places to see it from is at the Victoria Palace Theatre London, far better production

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 6/2/09 at 11:00am

Oy vey.

Go with the front row mezzanine seats. And enjoy the show; it's excellent.