Great Comet Seating Thread — Page 5

MX888 said: "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. "

View from the mezzanine that I find most useful:

http://aviewfrommyseat.com/photo/65953/Imperial+Theatre/section-RMEZZ+3/row-G/seat-1/

You can see the table that MX888 mentions separating BA 9 and 11 from the rest of the row. They look like great seats. Though I might worry about tripping up the actors if they cross in front there often.

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Updated On: 12/10/16 at 12:34 PM

A Canadian in NYC said: "Wow, I am totally confused now on the seating. And I've been there already! I wish I had paid more attention to the various options. I remembered though that people in the upholstered seats seemed to have an advantage as they swivelled. That in mind, I bought these seats for myself and friends for April - Stg rt Sunkn tavrn sb Row SB seats 1, 3, 2 I thought they'd be good, but now I'm questioning my decision. Has anyone sat in these yet or can comment? This will be the first Broadway show for my friends and I really wanted them to have a great experience."

I think you'll be very happy with those seats, ACiN. They're directly in front of Pierre's Salon, on the stage proper. You're sitting at more of a bar than a table. You'll definitely feel immersed in the action, and you'll have a pretty good up-close view of Groban for much of the night. (The bar seats on the opposite side of Pierre's Salon (SA 1,2,3) would give you an even better and closer view of Groban.) And as the chairs swivel, you won't have to crane your neck as much to catch the action happening behind and around you. Although, the seats are sunken, so you may find yourself craning your neck a bit looking upwards. I still feel that all of the onstage table seats are overrated and overpriced priced, but, that said, if you're going with table seats, those are probably among the better ones. Others who have sat in those seats have said they wouldn't have traded them, so that's a good sign. Enjoy the show, and let us know!

Updated On: 12/10/16 at 08:28 PM

After seeing the matinee show, I would feel bad for anyone sitting in orchestra that misses all action happening on the mezzanine. Tons of movement and stuff happening up there!!

boonanas said: "After seeing the matinee show, I would feel bad for anyone sitting in orchestra that misses all action happening on the mezzanine. Tons of movement and stuff happening up there!!"

For this show, front orchestra are the least desirable seats. If you're sitting too far up front, you not only miss everything that's going on in the mezzanine, you also miss most of what's going on in the orchestra behind you. And the first row of the orchestra is so close to those slightly elevated upstage table seats, that you have a wall of backs directly in front of you. When I was taking my original table seats, the awful TC 1/2, I thought to myself that the only seats that would have been worse were the first row of the side orchestra, directly behind my seats. If you're going to sit in the orchestra, go for seats further back and as centered as possible. But, personally, I'd avoid the orchestra section altogether.

Updated On: 12/10/16 at 09:10 PM

I sat rear mezz, row D on the side on the aisle and absolutely LOVED my seat! We had a little table next to us, and could see pretty much everything (unless things were happening below the mezzanine hang, but if they were, they were not integral to the plot, cause I missed nothing. I also didn't feel that left out. Cast members came up there a lot and I ended up with both a peirogi (which was delish) and an egg shaker.

My hubby hates actors interacting with him, so I took the aisle and he sat in the seat next to the table and no one even tried to interact with him.

Updated On: 12/13/16 at 01:37 PM

The view is stunning from there

We're in Center Orch, Row P, which is the second to last row, I believe. Would you all recommend switching to the front mezz or another area, if possible, or will this be a good view?

I sat in the upper stage arm chairs and from where I sat, they looked like great seats. Much of the action takes place right in front of you.

I saw the show at the Wednesday matinee, and cannot stress enough how good the less expensive seats are. For this design and staging, rear mezz is actually almost preferable: you will see everything, and it will feel immediate. I was in row G, on the side, and felt as close as I have to any major show, in far more expensive seats. I paid $79. I offer this because I was able to get them relatively late -- 1st week of December -- and they were remarkable. Anyone who has to wait months for some ideal seat should reconsider. The show is spectacular from above, the extraordinary lighting effects, the focus, everything is available and immediate. Don't wait. And you'll pay a reasonable price in 2017.

So the onstage seating price has dropped for my date and am going to try and switch my seats. Which would be better, BB Banquettes seats 2 & 4 (1 & 3 are also available on the opposite side) or the Tavern TD seats 1 & 2. Thanks for any help!

Edit: There's also plenty of banquette seats available above me, but was thinking that closer downstage would be better.

Updated On: 12/31/16 at 02:56 AM

So seats one and two of Row A in the Front Mezzanine are good seats?

I am only 5'1" and typically stay away from the mezzanine. When I saw "A Bronx Tale", because of the brass railing I had to lean forward to see the stage (I'm sure bothering those behind me). Would there be anything blocking my view of the stage in the front mezzanine at Great Comet. Also if so, how far back would I have to sit for it not to block my view. I have already seen the show from the orchestra but didn't venture into the mezz because I didn't know I would be seeing it again.