I would definitely say the front row front mezz is better than the front row. Yes there's the "OMG I'm SOOOOOO close!!!" factor with the front row, but the stage is VERY high. I sat thee with a friend who's closer to 5 feet and she had a hard time seeing anything that wasn't towards the front of the stage. I'm 5'6" and had a tough time seeing some of the further back stuff.
I agree with verynewyorkcurious about going later and getting perfectly fine seats ~ I would ask if they have anything on the even side as the odd side is next to the street and the doors are NOT soundproof.
But the mezz, especially the front mezz, is sheer perfection for this show.
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