Best seats for Mary Poppins and Elf?
Best seats for Mary Poppins and Elf?
Theatremom5
Swing Joined: 11/21/10
#1Best seats for Mary Poppins and Elf?
Posted: 11/25/10 at 6:35pm
I am looking at tickets for these two shows and wondering what to aim for in terms of seats.
I want to be close enough that our noses aren't bleeding, but far enough back to see the big picture and not miss anything. Cost is also an issue as the orchestra seats are pricey.
I would appreciate any feedback you could provide!
Thanks so much!
jeffmiele
Broadway Star Joined: 11/6/07
#2Best seats for Mary Poppins and Elf?
Posted: 11/25/10 at 8:07pmI'm always a front mezzanine guy.. I think those are perfect seats, especially for musicals
musicman_bwayfan
Broadway Star Joined: 6/5/05
#2Best seats for Mary Poppins and Elf?
Posted: 11/26/10 at 8:32pm
Theatremom5, there are discounts available for both of those shows so you can get in to some of the orchestra or front mezz seats at a discounted price.
I saw Elf recently from the $39 last row seats and found that they had an excellent view of the stage and that I didn't feel as if I was in another theatre down the street viewing the show.
I've seen Mary Poppins twice once from the rear mezz (and then I moved up to the orchestra) and once from the front row mezz. All good views. If you stick with the front mezz, you'll greatly enjoy the end of the show...I won't say more in case you're not sure what goes on.
#3Best seats for Mary Poppins and Elf?
Posted: 11/26/10 at 9:20pmMary Poppins is great from the front mezz. The partial view box seats are also very good, although you can only get those at the box office.
#4Best seats for Mary Poppins and Elf?
Posted: 11/26/10 at 9:22pm
Here's how I scored a great seat for POPPINS. I had the Playbill discount code, went online and found a seat front row of the balcony just left of center for $46.50. Since I was in teh city I walked over the theatre, requested that seat and got it at teh discount rate.
Had an excellent view and of course with the sound mix hearing is never an issue.
One bit of warning...there is not a lot of leg room in that front row. So you might consider the second row which seems to give a little more space.
The Playbill discount applies Nov 29 thru Dec 24.
MARY POPPINS discount
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#5Best seats for Mary Poppins and Elf?
Posted: 11/26/10 at 10:49pmFor Mary Poppins: House Right Orchestra B-T, Mezzanine AA-LL, or Balcony A-E (house RIGHT = even numbers) OR Box 10, 11, or 12 if available.
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