1. Better in what way? Fewer people? Better show?
2. It will be packed, I would think you'd need to be there EARLY.
3. Can't help as to where the seats are, but if the shows aren't sold out, you can always ASK, but they may not help you out.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.