Lunt-Fontanne Question

[DanS3]

Posted: 12/19/24 at 11:00am

I'm trying to decide between Front Center Mezzanine tickets in Row A versus Center Orchestra Row M.

I've heard that the safety rail can be a problem in Row A of the mezzanine.  And, I'm worried that the rake in the orchestra won't be steep enough since I'm going with my mother who is short.

Any thoughts?

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 12/19/24 at 11:06am

The safety rail is an issue in row A of the rear mezzanine, not the front mezzanine.

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 12/19/24 at 11:17am

I sat in row M, but on the side not the center, and the rake was nonexistent. I'm relatively tall, but a tall guy sat in the seat in front of me and his head was right in the center of my vision/the stage for me the whole time. Maybe the seats in the center are staggered more, but I wouldn't risk it. Go with front mezz.

[CJRochester]

Posted: 12/19/24 at 2:14pm

I have sat in orchestra row M, the side sections on or near the center aisle. I thought the sightlines were fine. It didn't feel too far back. I'll be sitting in M-1 next month for DBH. 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 12/22/24 at 2:41pm

DanS3 said: "I'm trying to decide between Front Center Mezzanine tickets in Row A versus Center Orchestra Row M.

I've heard that the safety rail can be a problem in Row A of the mezzanine. And, I'm worried that the rake in the orchestra won't be steepenough since I'm going with my mother who is short.

Any thoughts?"

I've sat front row A mezz it was perfect and no problem with rail. Orchestra rake is non existent.

Here seatplan views: https://seatplan.com/new-york/lunt-fontanne-theatre/seating-plan/

[Jarethan]

Posted: 12/22/24 at 5:57pm

I sat in Row A of the front mezzanine for a revival of Hello Dolly.  The front mezzanine is really close to the stage, so it was a great seat.  Even with the passarelle, I don't remember missing anything.  The seat was GREAT.  The Lunt does not have enough of a rake in the orchestra (does it have any???, so I will only sit on the side aisle...if I am alone.  I once purchased two aisle seats in adjoining rows (just so we were both sure that we would not have someone tall in front of us).  Sort of obnoxious, I thought, but my wife is only 5 feet.

[gibsons2]

Posted: 12/22/24 at 9:59pm

I sat in the row P for Sweeney Todd (lottery tickets) on the far side and had zero issues with sight lines. What I remember very well is phenomenal leg room. Very comfortable evening in the theater.