Laura Pels Theatre Seating: Sons of the Prophet

[breathyfemalevocal]

Posted: 10/24/11 at 12:47pm

I'd appreciate seating advice concerning the Laura Pels Theatre from those who've previously attended. Are far side seating (last two seats of six seat rows) in Rows E, F or G ok for sightlines? Better than last row (P) ctr orch or second row (of only three) ctr mezz? Only other options are slightly farther in on side orch but rows L-P. I like as close as possible with a good view.

Seems like a relatively small space so I'm hoping views are good from anywhere. Am I correct? I googled thoroughly and can't find other advice.

This board is a wonderful resource. Thank you.

[dreaming]

Posted: 10/24/11 at 1:17pm

Any seat you can get-it's a terrific show and there really isn't a bad seat in that theater.

Enjoy! It's really great!

[dreaming]

Posted: 10/24/11 at 1:17pm

Updated On: 10/24/11 at 01:17 PM

[broadway_show_fan]

Posted: 10/24/11 at 3:26pm

Can't speak about this particular show, but I've seen other shows in this space. The back of the orchestra on the side for THE UNDERSTUDY seemed really, really far away. Many of us in the back were moved down and I was in the side section maybe 6-7 rows back, I think on the outside aisle, and the view was perfectly fine. I saw DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY from the 1st row of the mezzanine, house right, mid-row. Other than the safety railing bars being kind of tall (but I'm really short), the view was great (it's a really small theater).

[SonofRobbieJ]

Posted: 10/24/11 at 3:33pm

Yeah...the sightlines in this theatre are great. Was fourth row on the aisle for this show, but the extreme sides should be totally fine. I'd probably go with mezzanine before I went with last row of the theatre. The overhang shouldn't interfere with the sightlines, but there are a few scenes played on a platform well above the stage deck. But I imagine they've taken that into account.

Whatever you do, just go. Best play I've seen in a very, very long time.

[Ed_Mottershead]

Posted: 10/24/11 at 3:36pm

I've seen stuff I've liked there, but it's a pain-in-the-*** to get to. First, you've got that nightmare of getting to the theatre, which is off the beaten track and necessitates dealing with the Times Square situation. The auditorium is in the basement and it tales an eternity to get down there (taking the elevator is no picnic) as you go down flight after seemingly endless flights of stairs. The notices and word-of-mouth have been positive, so I'll do my best to get there. But oh the agony to experience the ecstasy.

[dreaming]

Posted: 10/24/11 at 4:34pm

I sat in the rear orchestra section for Sons of the Prophet and had no visibility issues.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 10/24/11 at 4:37pm

I always prefer the mezz in that theater. All seats downstairs are fine, but I love it up there.

[SonofRobbieJ]

Posted: 10/24/11 at 4:55pm

Good LORD, Ed, you're not traveling to the black hole of Calcutta!

It's the best American play written in a very long time (yes...I liked it more than August: Osage County). Don't miss it.

[breathyfemalevocal]

Posted: 10/24/11 at 7:54pm

You guys are awesome. Thanks for the great responses.

Sounds like a play that I really need to see. I've got a weekend in NYC coming up and will probably have to eat or resale tickets already purchased for another production in order to fit in Sons of the Prophet. This will be my only chance during the announced run.

My show research before ticket buying is usually second to none, definitely getting better with each Broadway visit, but Sons really snuck under my radar when planning my trip a few weeks ago. What's an out-of-town Broadway afficianado (ok, show queen) to do!?!

[vegas2]

Posted: 10/24/11 at 10:45pm

We sat in G9-11 (last two side seats in row G, house left), and the view was splendid.

[AC126748]

Posted: 10/24/11 at 10:49pm

I didn't realize that 6th Avenue in midtown was "off the beaten track". By that definition, The Cort and The Belasco and The Lyceum are all in Siberia.