Billy Elliot seating question

[bmoo]

Posted: 9/3/09 at 12:24am

Hello.

I'd like to see BE and I wonder which side is better, right or left orchestra? Especially I want to see older brother.
I know that center orchestra is best, but these seats are not available.

Thank you.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 9/3/09 at 12:28am

Well it depends. How far over to the side are we talking about? What are your options? If they are closer to the aisle, then who cares if you are on the left or right? The views would be similar.

[iWannaBEaSedaris]

Posted: 9/3/09 at 12:32am

Only because of the slight slant of the perspective on the stage, I would say Orchestra Right. Or even better, front of the Mezz Right. I actually prefer the show from the Mezz to see the overall shape of the dance numbers, but maybe that's just me.

[bmoo]

Posted: 9/3/09 at 1:01am

Thank you millie_dillmount & WannaBEaSedaris.

My options are the two seats, B-9 or B-10. I also think the views are so similar, but I want to see "older brother" closer.

[bythesword84]

Posted: 9/3/09 at 1:06am

Tony (Older Brother, played by Will Chase at the moment)covers a lot of the stage during the show so it really shouldn't matter. He comes in originally stage right (so B-9 side) and then ends up all over the place depending on the scene. Honestly, it really wouldn't make much difference, but I guess I'd say he spends more time on that side...just not by enough that it matters because I can think of just as many times when he's center.

[bmoo]

Posted: 9/3/09 at 2:54am

Thank you bythesword84.
I'll buy B-9 ticket!

[bythesword84]

Posted: 9/3/09 at 3:03am

Yup, by originally I mean for his first major scene, not just when he is part of the big ensemble number (in which case he enters stage left and walks across to stage right) but yes, if it matters all that much I'd go with B-9, but truthfully it doesn't matter.