Great Comet Seating Thread — Page 4

Cupid Boy2 said: "But you liked your seats, MX888? I have BB 1 and 3 for an upcoming perfromwance, and some of the comments have been making me a little nervous. "



Oh yes I loved my seats! So close to the actors so it felt immersive. Since you have BB 1, this doesn't pertain to you but BA 1 is very close to the steps (my friend is average height and he felt like he might accidentally trip the actors running back and forth).

Have a great time!

My boyfriend and I have decided to splurge on an onstage seat. When I saw the show from the rear mezz it seemed to me that Table N (this is the table of three in its own little triangle in front of stage left banquettes) would be a cool place to sit. Has anyone sat there? We're trying to decide between one of the upstage tables and a banquette seat, the price doesn't really matter. Thanks!

I just picked up a pair of seats for tomorrow's show and they are Orchestra O 1 and 3. The seats were only $99. Anyone know why? I was told they are not partial view. Are these good seats? The other option was premium seats for $249, and it didn't seem worth the price difference...

canadian fan said: "Ok, all these comments have me second thinking my first row mezz seat. not that it wont be a great seat, but maybe the banquette seating option would have been a more unique experience. Question off topic.....I bought my tickets online through telecharge. I have read about people changing their tickets. Does telecharge do this? If you call them will they switch your seats if you want?"

I had the exact same second thoughts. Had 2nd row front mezz seats and then decided I'd rather be onstage if possible. I just called Telecharge and they were able to change them for me.

The customer service guy said he had to check with the production first to see if they'd allow it. He put me on hold then came back with the affirmative. He had to refund my previous purchase and do a new sale for the new seats.

What he was able to offer was different than what I could see available online. For my date I could see Onstage Upholstered Banquettes BD 21 and 23 (center aisle) available. But he offered me BD 6 and 8 which are mid-row. I asked about aisle seats and he could only offer BD 1 and 3 which are far stage right. He tried to convince me that they would be just as good as center aisle but I was hesitant so he let me buy the ones I wanted myself online then refunded my mezz seats once I gave him my new confirmation number.

A great view of the theatre to see how your non-onstage seats may look.

https://instagram.com/p/BNs6HXbhpTS/

Anyone know when onstage seating will be available for May? Telecharge has seats available for Orchestra/Mezz but not onstage.

icecreambenjamin said: "Does that light fixture in the center block the view from the rear mezz at all?

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Once you get high enough in the rear mezz, it does indeed block some action upstage center (right in front of the big doors). Depending on your seat, you'd probably be looking through that fixture to see the actors heads when they're on that platform.

JPeterman said: "I was looking at TO 1-2 which is a 2 person on stage table. I know several people have commented negatively on some of the table seating but I am confused as to which tables they are specifically referring to, Can anyone comment on TO? It is in the center table section, near, but in front of the banquettes. Thanks!"

I think TO is a 3 seater but they are perfect - lots of action (but I don't want to spoil anything for you!).



The only tables that I would not recommend are those that are facing the stage (lower stage right/center/left tavern: A-C, D/E/U/F, G,H) - hope that helps.

Ok, I took the plunge! Tele charge was kind enough to let me switch. I went for the banquettes BC 21 & 23 as suggested. Woot woot! :)

This thread has been VERY helpful. After reading all the comments and looking over the online seating chart, I purchased an on-stage upholstered banquet row BA seat 10. It's the first row and on the center aisle, as many of you suggested. I'm not seeing the show until April 2, but I will happily report back after I see the show.

Thanks to everyone for all your input and feedback. :)

While we're obsessing over these seats, I've taken a closer look at the seating charts and I have a question. We're sitting on the center aisle front banquette, stage right - BA 11, 9.

What does the area in front of the banquettes look like? Is it raked? The aisle in front of the first banquette row seems to taper to nothing in front of my seat, looking at the seating plan (BA 11). I've got long legs, which is why I book aisle tix, but curious about the particulars.

Updated On: 12/10/16 at 11:51 PM

MarkBearSF said: "While we're obsessing over these seats, I've taken a closer look at the seating charts and I have a question. We're sitting on the center aisle front banquette, stage right - BA 11, 9.

What does the area in front of the banquettes look like? Is it raked? The aisle in front of the first banquette row seems to taper to nothing in front of my seat, looking at the seating plan (BA 11). I've got long legs, which is why I book aisle tix, but curious about the particulars."

There's a bit of a platform for the stage and then stairs. Action is constantly flowing around so mind your legs. By the way, there's a small table in between seats BA 7 and 9 that's not shown/in the wrong place in the various seating charts found online.

There isn't any marked delineation between where the front banquette ends and the stage begins and the actors will warn you at the start if you're seated along the aisles not to have anything sticking out.

In general, the banquette rows have better than average room between respective rows.