John Golden theatre
John Golden theatre
John Golden theatre#1
Posted: 3/13/22 at 4:13pm
Is the front row TOO close for Hangmen. I remember the stage being lower then many theaters.
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John Golden theatre#3
Posted: 3/13/22 at 4:24pm
I was in the first or second row (2 years ago, can't remember) but yeah, it's pretty low. The only issue is there is one scene (not to spoil cause the set is really cool) that takes place on the second level. But I had no issues.
John Golden theatre#4
Posted: 3/13/22 at 4:31pm
My recollection is the stage is pretty low compared to other theaters. I sat up close for Avenue Q and loved it. My ticket stubs say I was in row CC, though I'm not sure how that translates for Hangmen since that row isn't on the seating chart. I remember being in the second row on the side so there wasn't anyone in front of me. Perhaps they added rows for Avenue Q, in which case the front row for Hangmen might be even better.
John Golden theatre#6
Posted: 3/13/22 at 6:33pm
Let's try to remember that what people are calling "the stage" is a deck the elevation of which is show-specific. Let's also remember that, post-pandemic, set designs incorporate protocols that did not exist pre-covid. The point is that one must take the "advice" here with a grain of salt unless and until someone comes along who can tell us that they have seen the aforementioned deck.
John Golden theatre#7
Posted: 3/13/22 at 10:55pm
From the 2020 run. Definitely lots of looking up from the front row:
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
John Golden theatre#8
Posted: 3/13/22 at 11:26pm
Wow. You’d only see the tops of actor’s heads if they’re behind that bar set. The first 3-4 rows are horrible for this.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
John Golden theatre#9
Posted: 3/14/22 at 2:20pmI sat in the second row, I'm 6'2' and had no issues.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
John Golden theatre#10
Posted: 3/14/22 at 2:29pm
RippedMan said: "I sat in the second row, I'm 6'2' and had no issues. "
I’m sure if you sat on the floor between the first row and the stage, you’d STILL see perfectly. 
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/21
John Golden theatre#11
Posted: 3/14/22 at 2:34pm
I'm 6'6" and have a front row seat for April. Sorry for everyone right behind me.
John Golden theatre#12
Posted: 3/14/22 at 4:13pm
Please help me choose between orchestra center F106 and front mezzanine A107???
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
John Golden theatre#13
Posted: 3/14/22 at 4:23pm
sarge3 said: "Please help me choose between orchestra center F106 and front mezzanine A107???"
Orchestra Center, Row F, 106. This is a perfect seat. You’re slightly above stage level so you have a clear full cinematic view.
John Golden theatre#14
Posted: 10/31/22 at 4:36pm
Any word on what will play here in the spring? Top dog Underdog ends January 15th
John Golden theatre#15
Posted: 10/31/22 at 5:08pm
I saw Slave Play from the first-row center and I thought that it was a great seat. I recall looking up slightly, but no more than I do to watch TV. On the other hand, despite it being a small theatre, I feel very far away when I am in the rear orchestra. and I don't think there is much if any of a rake. For a small theatre, I find the rear of its rear mezzanine seems much further from stage than a lot of slightly larger theatres. I also remember the leg room as being great.
I will admit that I have always liked sitting close, except for musicals with a lot of choreography, in which case I prefer looking down from the mezzanine.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
John Golden theatre#16
Posted: 10/31/22 at 5:17pm
Nothing has been announced. Perfect time for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? to come back...I wish!
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