Metropolitan Opera House

[orchajaws]

Posted: 3/20/04 at 6:38pm

Well...I've been purchasing tickets all day for my upcoming trip to NYC (Ave Q, Boy From Oz, Mrs. Farnsworth...etc.), and I am wondering how my seats are for "Rigoletto" at the Metropolitan Opera House. Anyone been to the met before? I'm seated in the Rear Orchestra, Row EE 9-11. Anybody been around there? Thanks for your comments!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 3/20/04 at 6:54pm

Did you check out the seating plan on the Met's website?
MET OPERA

[orchajaws]

Posted: 3/20/04 at 10:44pm

yes, thanks...the seats look great actually. last row of the orchestra, which means best rake and full view of the entire stage. can anybody confirm this?

[kmbrly262]

Posted: 3/21/04 at 11:52am

yes - a little far back, but basically great view, great sound (actually everywhere in that house is great sound).

[Dollypop]

Posted: 3/21/04 at 5:18pm

Your seats are under the overhang. It can become unbearably hot and stuffy in that location.

There ARE deadspots for sound at the Met--usually in the balcony section.

[orchajaws]

Posted: 3/21/04 at 5:45pm

Then I won't wear that much clothing...thanks dollypop, and thank you very much KMBERLY!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/21/04 at 6:13pm

The new Met can not hold a candle to the Old Met

[Dollypop]

Posted: 3/21/04 at 8:20pm

Why should the new Met "hold a candle"? Mimi does that in LA BOHEME and takes care of things very nicely, thank you very much.

Updated On: 3/21/04 at 08:20 PM

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/21/04 at 8:23pm

I meant the physical theater not the performers

[Dollypop]

Posted: 3/21/04 at 8:24pm

Why, pray tell, should a physical theater hold a candle when electricity is so much safer?

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/21/04 at 8:35pm

Very good DP

[orchajaws]

Posted: 3/22/04 at 9:29pm

anybody else? i appreciate your comments.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 3/23/04 at 7:38am

It's not that bad an area....but I find the sound gets better the higher you go....to me it sounds dry in the orchestra..

My ideal: Dress Circle on the side...not too high...not to low...you can see the stage and the sound is warm and vibrant....

[Ruffian]

Posted: 3/23/04 at 9:09am

The Dress Circle is the best place to sit, I love those seats

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 3/23/04 at 10:24am

I'm confused! Am I disrobing under the balcony or dressing in the circle?

[Ruffian]

Posted: 3/23/04 at 10:35am

LMAO