I just saw it last night...although I was farther up (sixth row), I can tell you that rear orchestra should not be a problem. The thing that struck me about the Walter Kerr (aside from the fact that it's friggin gorgeous) was the size of the orchestra--it's as wide as a typical house from side to side, but it's not very deep so even the rear orchestra is pretty close to the stage. The overhang isn't any worse than at other houses, and besides there isn't much action in the show, if any, that the overhang would obstruct.
If you're going, enjoy--it's a really wonderful show. I was very impressed by the entire production, and there are a number of great performances aside from the incredible Christine Ebersole.
"If there is going to be a restoration fee, there should also be a Renaissance fee, a Middle Ages fee and a Dark Ages fee. Someone must have men in the back room making up names, euphemisms for profit."
(Emanuel Azenberg)
Updated On: 12/20/06 at 03:26 PM
