Decent GYPSY seats?

[haddaddy3]

Posted: 5/15/08 at 7:55pm

Looking to order tickets from Telecharge...is it better to do closer side seats or further back and center?? On that note, how far back in the Orchestra would you says is too far back??? At what point should I start looking in the Mezz instead and what are the good Mezz rows?? Like the first five? I've never been to the St. James and every Broadway theater I go to couldn't be more different from the next. I hope you guys can help because otherwise I've just got to try my luck and hope the seats are good.

[antiandrewx]

Posted: 5/15/08 at 8:12pm

First and second row in the mezz is really perfect. Really, any seat in the theatre is good. But if you're gonna to way far back in the orchestra, then I'd start looking to the mezz.

[ljay889]

Posted: 5/15/08 at 8:14pm

If you're a student. Definitely go for the student rush. front row center.

[antiandrewx]

Posted: 5/15/08 at 8:20pm

^ It's not. Front row center is so amazing. I mean, yeah, the stage is high, but nothing beats having Patti literally inches away from you as she's belting out that final 'for me.' Absolutely nothing beats that.

[ljay889]

Posted: 5/15/08 at 8:23pm

The front row was unbelievable. Having Patti address you as the conductor was amazing. And having June's letter thrown directly on/at you was the best. You also get other souvenirs.

[Zeitoujo]

Posted: 5/15/08 at 8:28pm

I've sat front row center twice- mind you the stage is VERY VERY VERY(a la palace) HIGH! If I were you I'd get front row mezz or 8th row center orch(if avaliable). I know Gypsy is VERY hard to get tix to lately.

[haddaddy3]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 4:27pm

The problem with rush is that if I'm coming from out of town, I don't want to risk not getting tickets. And my parents would be complaining the whole time that their necks hurt. I am a student though, so it's an option.

So first and second row mezz, eighth row orchestra...front and center with Patti singing "For Me" in my face...all sound good, but how far in the orchestra is too far back? And is it better to go further back center orchestra or closer on the sides at the St. James?

Thanks so much for all your help you guys!

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 4:30pm

Eight row would be great, but I think Mezz would be better.

[BillyE]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 4:41pm

As close as possible to see Patti's facial expressions (she has those trademark jaw moves), and to the right, that's where Laura Bennanti does her "Little Lamb", the sweetest version of that tune ever.
Spoiler: Patti enters down the right aisle.

[haddaddy3]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 4:43pm

Thanks Billy! I was wondering where her entrance was!

[BroadwayGuy12]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 6:02pm

I sat in the 5th row center mezz and thought the view was great.