JBroadway said: "raddersons said: "If you want to go in with almost no information (spoiler free) but still be able to really understand the show, just remember this:
Click Here To Toggle Spoiler ContentThe song in the camera shop at the beginning of the show tells you almosteverything you need to know about the next hour and a half. Upon re-listening, I was like "duh", but in the moment you may not realize how laid out the plot is from that one song. Just knowing this really solidifies the through-line.
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I agree with this, and to be honest it may even be worth listening to that song on the cast album before seeing the show, so you can absorb it better."
This is actually a really good idea. Normally, I'm a big advocate for going in blind (I did, and I had a really good time even if I got lost at points), but familiarizing yourself with at least this song is probably smart if you don't like being lost in shows.
On a separate note, I'm going to post here what I posted on Reddit in regards to seating. This was for an all ages show, so I don't know how or when they pass along the alcohol ("Four Friends", I imagine!):
Some advice on seating if you do manage to snag tickets: If you get there early enough to be one of the first people waiting to get in, there are a number of good spots to sit. If you're sitting on the ground, you'll probably get some interaction. Most of the interaction seemed to be in the section where I was (which was the section straight ahead when you walk in, next to the piano where Dave sits)- but really all the people on the ground got something fun to do.
If you have general admission or reserved seating, shoot for the middle for the best view. You'll have to turn your head to focus on Dave and Brent (as they sit at opposite ends of their square), but Gelsey and Brittain stay in the center and face forward most of the time. If you sit on the ends of the seated rows, you may get things to play with as well (dictated by whomever they please, it seems. There was a 9 or 10 year old girl there that was in the middle of the middle and she got quite the attention, lol).
If you don't get the middle, my section seemed good. Gelsey looked our way a bunch, but the glowing red exit sign was a bit distracting at points. Really, the area is so small that any seat is great.