Oklahoma! seating- Page 2

[LuminousBeing]

Posted: 4/12/19 at 10:17pm

Kind of a silly question, but...is there enough chili for everyone who wants it, and is there enough time during Intermission for people in K seats/SRO to get some? How does the whole chili at Intermission process work? And for those of you who've had it, is it good? :)

Updated On: 4/12/19 at 10:17 PM

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 4/12/19 at 10:52pm

There's plenty of chili. During intermission the stage becomes the place where chili is served, cafeteria style. There are two main lines and it's a small enough theater that anyone can go get the chili. Its a pretty small cup. The corn bread is really good.

I sat on the floor on the extreme end farthest away from the horseshoe and to be honest I missed a lot because the backs of the characters were often turned. Also the placement of the mike is on the other end of the stage, so the rare times when the cast takes to the mike and starts belting I kept thinking how much better a seat closer to the center would be. 

Another warning: in the act 2 dream ballet if you're on the ends you get sprayed with dry ice. But overall there's not a bad seat in the theater and considering I picked up the tikcets 5 minutes before the show started at tkts not bad at all.

[Campbell5]

Posted: 4/13/19 at 6:16pm

There is enough chili for everyone. The chili comes with cornbread and is a really nice treat.  Also the onstage serving adds a feeling of even more inclusiveness.  I was in row E in the 237-9, highly recommend this area as most of the action takes place directly in front of you and the projections still are very impactful.

[TorontoBroadwayFan]

Posted: 4/15/19 at 7:56pm

Can anyone comment on the view from row K? I’m in K 108. I snagged the last “cheap”  (still $79 plus fees) seat that was available on the day I wanted to go as the reviews were coming in very hot. 

Also can anyone confirm the running time of the show? It says 2 hours and 45 minutes. I am thinking of seeing a show that starts 15 minutes after Oklahoma ends and not sure if it is possible. (Though according to google maps, the The Anne L. Bernstein Theater is a one minute walk away)
210 West 50th Street & 1627 Broadway
New York, NY 10019

[Peter Shapiro]

Posted: 4/28/19 at 6:42pm

Are the table seats at CITS comfortable? Are the chairs cushioned, both on the seats and on the backs?

Updated On: 4/28/19 at 06:42 PM

[bear88]

Posted: 5/17/19 at 2:33am

Just in case we end up going, what are people's experiences with the 400 section? Are they the worst seats in the house? Are you blocked off from parts of the show? Or are they basically fine, just with some cons? If you sit in the 400 section, are the odd or even sides better?

[sm33]

Posted: 5/19/19 at 12:15am

Peter Shapiro said: "Are the table seats at CITS comfortable? Are the chairs cushioned, both on the seats and on the backs?"

The chairs at the table seats are just folding chairs with a cushion on the bottom. Not sure about comfort level, we sat in regular seats. 

[DuoSonic]

Posted: 5/19/19 at 8:48am

I had a seat at a table and definitely started feeling the lack of cushioning in the backs. They aren’t awful, and it was so fun being that close I think it was worth it, but the real seats look much more comfortable.

[Someone in a Tree2]

Posted: 5/19/19 at 11:03am

If I was being completely honest, I'd say the best seat for Oklahoma is at any other theater (yeah, we were among those who hated the show).

Whatever you do, avoid seat B105-- you'll be on floor level looking through the back of the double bass for the whole night (though you'll have a literal ringside seat to the most toe-tapping band on Broadway).

[sm33]

Posted: 5/19/19 at 12:55pm

We sat in row C, seats 232-230 and I would highly recommend those seats, or seats in that general area. We entered the lottery, lost, and then bought them as lottery loser seats for a considerable discount from face value - I checked right after getting the loser email, and there were twenty or seats to choose from sprinkled all over the theater.

Our seats were very close to the center of the long side of the circle, which was a great spot for viewing the show in general, and excellent for almost every instance that two characters had a close-up conversation. We could also see the wall with the projections and the entrance on the opposite side of the stage just fine. 

We had no issue hearing the dialogue/lyrics over the band, and aside from the times the fellows next to me started foot stomping and conducting the music, it was an incredibly immersive seat. Since we were in the center of the row, we got up late at intermission and still got chili. But they did run out toward the end of the intermission, so if your heart's set on it, hop to it. It's good!

[shari evelyn]

Posted: 5/21/19 at 5:54pm

Edit: Nevermind - deleted! 

Updated On: 5/27/19 at 05:54 PM

[Hamilfan2]

Posted: 5/24/19 at 12:36pm

Has anyone won the lottery for this show?  Where are the seats, are they any good?

[bear88]

Posted: 5/27/19 at 10:05pm

TorontoBroadwayFan said: "Can anyone comment on the view from row K? I’m in K108. I snagged the last “cheap” (still $79 plus fees) seat that was available on the day I wanted to go as the reviews were coming in very hot.

Also can anyone confirm the running time of the show?It says 2 hours and 45 minutes. I am thinking of seeing a show that starts 15 minutes after Oklahoma ends and not sure if it is possible. (Though according to google maps, theThe Anne L. Bernstein Theater is a one minute walk away)
210 West 50th Street & 1627 Broadway
New York, NY 10019"

The K seats should be fine. We sat closer, but in that area, and there aren't really any seats that are terribly distant. It's a small theater.

I don't remember when we got out. A WWII veteran who saw a production of the original musical during the war was honored on the Sunday matinee we went, so things took a little longer, and we didn't hustle out of the theater. Others might have a better idea. It sounds like you're fairly safe, given the proximity of the other theater.

[rachelfran]

Posted: 5/29/19 at 10:31am

I won a single ticket via lottery for the matinee today ... 

I'm wondering if the chili is with meat?

 

Thanks,

[rachelfran]

Posted: 5/30/19 at 12:24pm

I went yesterday - matinee as a lottery winner .. seat G 238;  It was a great seat for a strange show.

At least 80% of the crowd was over 70 and I really wondered what they thought.

 

 

[BuddyStarr]

Posted: 5/30/19 at 12:33pm

rachelfran said: "I won a single ticket via lottery for the matinee today ...

I'm wondering if the chili is with meat?



Thanks,"

No, there's no meat in the chili.

[rachelfran]

Posted: 5/30/19 at 12:36pm

Yep - thanks .. went yesterday .. Chili is vegan.

 

BuddyStarr said: "rachelfran said: "I won a single ticket via lottery for the matinee today ...

I'm wondering if the chili is with meat?



Thanks,"

No, there's no meat in the chili."

 

[schubox]

Posted: 7/14/19 at 4:04pm

Anyone seat in the non-premium floor seats? I had premium seats for the show last night that got cancelled, and the prices have gone up so I am looking at alternative seats. Has anyone sat in FL 412 or 411? Those are the non-premium floor seats closest to the middle. My worry is we'll be too far from the middle and too close to see the projections on the wall.

[VotePeron]

Posted: 7/14/19 at 4:16pm

schubox said: "Anyone seat in the non-premium floor seats? I had premium seats for the show last night that got cancelled, and the prices have gone up so I am looking at alternative seats. Has anyone sat in FL 412 or 411? Those are the non-premium floor seats closest to the middle. My worry is we'll be too far from the middle and too close to see the projections on the wall."

I would not sit there - it's not worth it. Just get Row A in the orchestra on any of the other sections, and you'll still have an amazing experience. (That's what I did!) 

 

[schubox]

Posted: 7/14/19 at 4:20pm

VotePeron said: "schubox said: "Anyone seat in the non-premium floor seats? I had premium seats for the show last night that got cancelled, and the prices have gone up so I am looking at alternative seats. Has anyone sat in FL 412 or 411? Those are the non-premium floor seats closest to the middle. My worry is we'll be too far from the middle and too close to see the projections on the wall."

I would not sit there - it's not worth it. Just get Row A in the orchestra on any of the other sections, and you'll still have an amazing experience. (That's what I did!)

"

First row behind the tables is either sold out or the new higher premium price. So its either sit where I said earlier or go back to Row D

[VotePeron]

Posted: 7/14/19 at 5:02pm

schubox said: "First row behind the tables is either sold out or the new higher premium price. So its either sit where I said earlier or go back to Row D"

Copy that. I'd go for Row D. It's up to you - but I've sat in the the first row behind the tables, and the very last row of the theater all the way above the banners. It's an exquisite experience no matter what, it just depends on if you want the novelty of sitting at a table, which is a completely valid reason! Maybe someone else can speak to it, but I would not sit on that far end of the theater.

[schubox]

Posted: 7/14/19 at 5:12pm

VotePeron said: "schubox said: "First row behind the tables is either sold out or the new higher premium price. So its either sit where I said earlier or go back to Row D"

Copy that. I'd go for Row D. It's up to you - but I've sat in the the first row behind the tables, and the very last row of the theater all the way above the banners. It's an exquisite experience no matter what, it just depends on if you want the novelty of sitting at a table, which is a completely valid reason! Maybe someone else can speak to it, but I would not sit on that far end of the theater."

Thanks for the help, I am trying to see if they'll give me the same seats for the price I paid, but if not I will probably take your advice and sit in the center but further back 

[reginula]

Posted: 7/14/19 at 8:12pm

I bought H 144 and 146 to see the show on my birthday since they were a bit cheaper than anything on the 200 section (and they are right on the aisle next to the 200 section), but now I'm wondering if I should upgrade to something in the middle of the 200s. Has anyone seen the show from that area? I wonder if it feels a little far way from the action.

Updated On: 7/14/19 at 08:12 PM

[VotePeron]

Posted: 7/14/19 at 8:17pm

reginula said: "I bought H 144 and 146 to see the show on my birthday since they were a bit cheaper than anything on the 200 section (and they are right on the aisle next to the 200 section), but now I'm wondering if I should upgrade to something in the middle ofthe 200s. Has anyone seen the show from that area? I wonder if it feels a little far way from the action."

Those are great seats! I've only seen the show at CITS from the 100s, and have loved the view each time. I also saw Fun Home from almost your exact seats a few times, so you're all good!

[schubox]

Posted: 7/14/19 at 9:39pm

If they don't let me get the same seats at the same price I may just try to go the TKTS route. It seems to be up there most days.