Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

#1

Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/9/08 at 4:13pm

I generally like to sit in the orchestra about 10 rows back in the center. I am able to get a ticket for The Little Mermaid that is orchestra right, row M, seat 20. Because this seat is at the end of the aisle against the wall, will I have a full view of the stage? What are your thoughts on this seat? Bottom line, should I go for it?

Thanks for your help!

#2

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/9/08 at 4:15pm

Row O is the last row before the mezzanine overhang obstructs the view of the set, so you should be just fine in Row M.

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#3

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/9/08 at 9:14pm

Thanks Foster. I appreciate it.

Anyone have any other thoughts?

#4

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/9/08 at 10:14pm

I would go for it. Have fun!

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#5

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/9/08 at 10:19pm

I would buy a ticket to a different show actually.

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#6

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/9/08 at 10:58pm

Have you seen it baddanpa? I've heard mixed reviews. I did have a great seat last November to see it and it was cancelled due to the strike.

#7

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/9/08 at 11:12pm

I saw it today via Standing Room, so I only paid $25. If I had paid any more than that I would be really mad with myself. If you saw Tarzan, it's not much better then that. Go see In the Heights or Passing Strange.

#8

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/10/08 at 12:09am

Yes, I saw it this weekend. Saw Sunday In The Park and Little Mermaid. Talk about night and day. Sunday was thrilling, Mermaid was pretty lousy.

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#9

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/10/08 at 12:28am

I really enjoyed Mermaid. Sherie Rene Scott as Ursula is worth the ticket price alone, but I thought the whole show was great. Hope you enjoy it! :)

#10

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/10/08 at 7:29am

I did not see Tarzan. I loved The Lion King and Aida but didn't care too much for Beauty and the Beast. Sherrie Rene Scott is one of the reasons why I want to see The Little Mermaid. It's just hard to justify spending $100 for a seat that I hope will be a full view of the stage and isn't at too extreme of an angle.

#11

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/10/08 at 9:27am

Sherie Rene Scott is the worst thing about MERMAID.

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#12

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/10/08 at 1:30pm

Mermaid is awful. As is Sherie. It's like Tarzan on wheels. Total chaos put to a better score. Why the hell did Beauty close for this GARBAGE?!

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#13

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/10/08 at 1:41pm

I don't remember anyone asking how the show was.... push wants to see the show... if someone can, just answer the question about the seats...

#14

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/10/08 at 1:43pm

save yourself the $$$ and see something else! (e.g. GYPSY!!)

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#15

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/10/08 at 4:42pm

Ditto Act4ever.

I would buy the seat if it is your only option or try the front mezz center.

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#16

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/10/08 at 7:13pm

I would recommend front Mezz. as well if the Orch. ticket is not you're only option. Either way, enjoy the show :)

#17

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/10/08 at 7:58pm

I say get a front mezz ticket. With a show that relies on set, its cool to see it from up above.

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#18

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/10/08 at 9:07pm

Thanks again for your responses. Keep them coming!

I know the Little Mermaid has recieved mixed reviews but I have been a fan of the movie since it originally came out in theaters. I just checked and there's no mezzanine seats for the date I was hoping to go.

#19

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/10/08 at 9:25pm

If you are having trouble finding seats, I would just go with M 20.

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#20

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/11/08 at 12:02am

I just ordered Orchestra row M, seat 20. Hopefully I will be able to see the entire stage.

#21

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/11/08 at 8:00pm

Enjoy the show!

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#22

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/11/08 at 8:08pm

Thanks!

I'll post my thoughts after the show.

#23

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/11/08 at 8:22pm

whats to enjoy? the garbage on that stage...?

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#24

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/11/08 at 8:26pm

Said the kid who claims to have seen Spring Awakening 17 times.

Pot, meet the kettle.

#25

re: Lunt-Fontanne Seating Question

Posted: 3/11/08 at 8:33pm

Yankee, even though you might not like Spring Awakening you have to admit it's a million times better than Mermaid. Spring Awakening is brave, haunting, and amazing. Mermaid is junk, lousy, ugly-costume, junk...

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