Hair Seating/SRO Question(s)

I'm trying to arrange a trip to see Hair with a group of my friends but we're all broke teenagers. We decided not to do lotto because there are too many of us that we probably couldn't all be able to get tickets. So:
1) Has anyone seen the show from the rear mezzanine? How was it?
2) We would do SRO, but that's only offered when the show's sold out obviously. Is the show selling out that we could do this?
3) Are there any good discounts for seats under/around $50 (Broadwaybox only had discounts for Orch)

Thanks

The rear mezz is ok, but I will never sit up there again. This is def. a orchestra show. The chances of you getting SRO is pretty good as the show has been selling out. I have been there on week days with SRO.

sgv123, I wouldn't say it's "definitely an orchestra show." I was in the mezz and it was brilliant still. The performers comes up there too! I would say to just try and get aisle seats if possible.

If you get SRO, is there cast interaction in that area of the theater or is it more towards the front of the orchestra?

There is cast interaction virtually anywhere where the actors can reach you.

I've done SRO, and there was plenty of interaction.

SRO goes on sale when the box office opens.

I HIGHLY recommend SRO, particularly the first 4 or so spots. There are 9 spots in total, I believe. It's just a matter of getting there early. The view for the first few spots is excellent, and comparable to a center orchestra seat. The lottery is a bitch for Hair, so I will definitely be doing SRO from here out.

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