How are the Blithe Spirit "Cheap Seats" Shubert Balcony rows G-J?

[NuMystic]

Posted: 6/4/09 at 3:15pm

Anyone with experience in the far back of the balcony at the Shubert?

I'm considering the $31.50 matinee seats for Blithe Spirit, but if they're partial view or truly bad seats, then I'll probably just pony up for TKTS pricing day of.

Any tips would be appreciated!

[tking001]

Posted: 6/4/09 at 3:24pm

Bump

I hear they are far away but full view

[Fosse76]

Posted: 6/4/09 at 3:35pm

The show never sells out, and they tend to close the balcony to dress the house...so you will most likely be able to move closer or even down to the Mezz.

[tking001]

Posted: 6/4/09 at 3:39pm

Is this like a TOS case
Ex. they don't sell the balcony seats at the theater
I remember when TOS wasn't selling they just didn't sell ppl balcony seats

[Fosse76]

Posted: 6/4/09 at 3:40pm

No, they sell tickets for all sections of the theater. It's the house manager's discretion when the Shubert's balcony is closed.

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 6/4/09 at 3:41pm

The balcony isn't a bad view, but the leg room is non-existent. The seats are awful.

[sgv123]

Posted: 6/4/09 at 4:15pm

You can just rush and get front row seats.

[tking001]

Posted: 6/4/09 at 4:16pm

rush is front row?
Is the stage high?

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 6/4/09 at 4:21pm

when I rushed we got about the 4th row of the mezzanine and they were wonderful.


for OP: I seem to vaguely remember sitting there for Bernadette Peters in Gypsy and I don't think they were bad seats.

Updated On: 6/4/09 at 04:21 PM

[NuMystic]

Posted: 6/4/09 at 4:23pm

Blithe Spirit is Student Rush only I thought?

Not everyone on here as a student ID. lol

[sgv123]

Posted: 6/4/09 at 4:50pm

oh yeah! I forgot they were student rush. Front row is great....just ask for them.

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 6/4/09 at 5:36pm

I rushed it three times. The first was front row orchestra to the side and they were perfection, the second was fifth row mezz center (also great, but less leg room), and the third was second row balcony center and the view was okay but the seat was uncomfortable and the leg room was atrocious. Get there 2 and a half hours before curtain to guarantee no balcony. Bleh.

[NuMystic]

Posted: 6/4/09 at 5:44pm

Well since student rush isn't an option for us...

If we decide to buy the rear balcony discount tickets in hopes of them closing the balcony to dress the house, I assume that buying for the slowest shows would provide the greatest chance of that happening?

Would that be Tues and Wed evenings? Sun Matinee? (Wed Matinee isn't an option due to work)

Has anyone had balcony seats on a day when they closed the balcony? What day of the week was it, and where did you get moved?

Thanks again for any insights you can share.

[jejr]

Posted: 6/5/09 at 12:04am

I saw the oriuginal CHORUS LINE from the first row of the top balcony and it was a horrible seat. Could not see the back of the stage, missed a lot of "Music and the Mirror". It was the only ticket available. would gladly have paid more for a decent seat. Would NEVER do the balcony there again.

[TheresaG]

Posted: 6/5/09 at 10:25am

I had a row G, right side seat for Blithe Spirit a few weeks ago and it was fine. Plenty of leg room and nice seat. Was able to see the entire stage just fine. It's a good deal to see that show for $36.50. I really enjoyed it.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 6/5/09 at 11:02am

Even if they don't close the balcony the odds are that the staff would let you move. But keep in mind the show closes in 6 weeks, and if Angela wins the Tony Award the show's attendance could increase. Tuesday is the slowest day, but Wednesday evenings are also slow. But the show is almost always less than 900 in a 1500 seat house, so the ushers really won't have a problem if you ask...but you'll probably want to wait until it's closer to curtain before you do.