How's the view at BALCONY FRONT CENTER at The St. James?

Hi all-

Pardon me from asking too many questions> I have been to all the broadway houses except The Majestic Theater that's why I cannot really remember anything..

Okay... Front Balcony Row D...

I know.. Ive started a thread last night: but

1. This would save me a lot of $$.. $46.00/ person.. and are 2 ..so if I pay $75.00 dollars a piece ..that's almost 150.00 and the $46.00- would only total to almost $100.00 so bear with me.

2. The seat is also on the aisle... I love aisle seat!

3. Ive already seen the show...that's why I dont mind paying $46.00 for balcony..but is it too HIGH..Would I still feel like ... I am a part of the a show? meaning audience.

Im not comfortable going to NYC without a ticket..so I wanted to buy it now... its just me...I DONT GO!- UNPREPARED...

Thanks again..

J*

Updated On: 4/11/08 at 09:47 AM

Oh thanks... that's the sight view..same case as The City Center and The Colonial Theater is Boston.... hmmm... let me think? that's pretty annoying ... I know what you mean.. you have to lean forward the whole time...

I did that at the New Amsterdam too at MARY POPPINS... It was not a great experience..but the seat is Row D...

BTW- do you see the light bulbs that lining the stage> the one that lit up during ROSE TURN and can you still read the placards in the display box during the scene change?

J*

Yes, I could see the placards, no problem. The footlights you'd have to lean forward extra to see.

Thanks guys....

I have a stupid question: Can you still see Patti Lupone's lower jaw wobbling every time she sings? lol.....I ask that bec. I love it... I know it may sound stupid.. but I get a kick out of it-seeing her jaw moved everytime she hits a looooong note.

I could live if I dont see the the footlights...

I can still see the whole orchestra? I dont think they were pushed way back???

J*

Updated On: 4/11/08 at 10:21 AM

Thanks. I do have a binoculars... I am a very ***organized*** person!
I am always one step ahead of everyone...



My Broadway Backpack for my Saturday day trips.

1. My portable DVD player ( that I got from last Christmas) 5 hours battery life
2. Spare battery pack for my portable DVD - 8 hours battery life
3. DVD's that I rent (usually from the $1.00 a day vending machine)
4. binoculars
5. Ipod
6. markers (different colors) for signing Playbills
7. watch (use it inside the theater instead of my cell phone)
8. My Metro Card
9. Wet Ones
10. Breakfast & Snacks
11. (not included for obvious reason) My camera

Updated On: 4/11/08 at 05:10 PM

Thanks ... I was told by Zei.. that's where he sat last time.. that- unfortunately you wont see the famous "Miss Patti's wobbling jaw" way up there....

That's okay... I only payed $46.00 .. total of $ 103.00 for two... that's almost the price of one full price orchestra ticket.. I can live with that!

See ya there next Saturday, Zeituojo!

J*

Updated On: 4/11/08 at 05:26 PM

I sat in the front row center of that balcony. The view was alright, but I thought they were the worst seats I've sat in at a theatre. I felt so detached from the whole production. But for the price of the tickets they were fine, you can still see and hear everything perfectly. In my opinion the front gallery at City Center were better seats than the St. James Balcony.

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Yeah, I sat front row of the balcony and while the view was fine I did feel a bit detached from the production. Almost more like watching a movie than a live show.

I saw it a few days later from the front row.....wow what a difference! I won't be sitting in the balcony again!

But hell, go cheap when you can especially if it's something you've seen before. I'm sure you'll still love it.


PS Love your Broadway daytrip kit Jay! Hope you have a fabulous night with Miss Patti!

one word: stairs (and stairs and stairs and more stairs) :)

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