Longacre Theatre Size...

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Could someone tell me if the Longacre is particularly big or small? When I go to tkts tomorrow I want to know if the balcony or back mezz seats will be worth it. Thanks.

Updated On: 7/19/08 at 04:24 PM

Longacre is a mid-size theater (broadway standard) approx-1,095 seats. It has three tiers- orchestra, mezzanine and balcony. I sat on Orchestra & Mezzanine. When I saw BOEING-BOEING- I went upstairs to the balcony to check it out. The view is okay. but if I were you, I would go with Mezzanine, even the Rear Mezz is just fine.

J*

Updated On: 7/19/08 at 04:49 PM

Yea but nobody listens they will just continue to come on here and post questions about seating in different theatres etc etc!!!! So annoying when everyone has different preferences to where they sit in different theatres! What did people do before the internet!

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^^^ How would you compare Longacre's balcony vs. Walter Kerr? Walter Kerr IS Really bad! I saw A CATERED AFFAIR there and it was horrendous!The Cort's balcony is perfect! no complains.


BTW- There's a book about Broadway Theaters seats- what to AVOID! I would look for it later in my bookcase- there's a section on bad seats..

J*

Updated On: 7/19/08 at 05:20 PM

btw- here's the book I am telling:



The Backstage Guide to Broadway by Robert Viagas
$9.99 at amazon

- lots of useful tips, though he needs to update the book.
- I definitely recommend this book to Broadway Enthusiast as reference.

Here's what is says on THE BEST AND WORST SEAT section:

Longacre- Two balconies and comparative small orchestra mean the Longacre is one of the last booked Broadway theaters--which is a shame, since its nearly 1,100 (roomy) seats puts it in a class with some smaller musicals houses.

^^^ I guess, he meant two balconies (mezz and balcony) he also did not say any bad seats which means all the seats are pretty descent.

From reading the post here and from my experience. These houses' balcony SHOULD be avoided at all times:

1. Lyceum- too steep
2. New Amsterdam- too steep
3. Walter Kerr- youre almost in the ceiling, you see half the stage, cant see the lower stage, unless you scoot up to your seat.

4. Belasco- too dark, too far away from the whole thing.

(not a broadway house)

5. City Center- bring binoculars and an oxygen tank!


Hope this helps:

J*

Actually after the Renovation, its a very pretty theater, its PEACH and GOLD inside!

J*

Anything is an improvement over its old color... baby diaper brown!

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