Orchestra or front row of the mezzanine?
Orchestra or front row of the mezzanine?
BETTY22
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/29/13
#1Orchestra or front row of the mezzanine?
Posted: 10/20/23 at 7:51am
“Press seats are almost always in the middle of the orchestra,” Jesse Green said. “But when I buy them myself, I like to sit in the front row of the mezzanine.”
Where do you like to sit?
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/13/insider/jesse-green-gutenberg.html?unlocked_article_code=C2v4mQhntR_x90SoCL5njCI2sfdOR1bDkikOuTk5fxIPKLSeUBKAPK9MNfi7KpA7sgAYiyn_q2RMDktSWmzWpt_vR0CvFT9aVF994Mks4O6B
#2Orchestra or front row of the mezzanine?
Posted: 10/20/23 at 8:13am
Front mezzanine center is usually my first choice.
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#3Orchestra or front row of the mezzanine?
Posted: 10/20/23 at 8:25am
Depends on the show but typically I prefer orchestra for plays and front mezz for musicals
spicemonkey
Broadway Star Joined: 6/3/18
#4Orchestra or front row of the mezzanine?
Posted: 10/20/23 at 8:30am
I'm short
so I prefer aisle seat - side orch, or a row that has a rise
or front mezz
it also depends on the theatre. I even thought about writing down (LOL) which row in each theatre has a rise from the row before
BWAY Baby2
Broadway Star Joined: 11/10/14
#5Orchestra or front row of the mezzanine?
Posted: 10/20/23 at 8:43am
Second row center for me- musical or drama- you can see and hear everything.
FAN3
Swing Joined: 8/8/23
#6Orchestra or front row of the mezzanine?
Posted: 10/20/23 at 9:36am
Until very recently I always preferred sitting in the orchestra. But now, I Love first row center mezzanine. I find those seats the best in terms of being able to appreciate the entire set and not having to look over someone else’s shoulder.
#7Orchestra or front row of the mezzanine?
Posted: 10/20/23 at 9:50am
Mezz for something like The Lion King, orchestra for something where you're only there to see a famous actor.
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#8Orchestra or front row of the mezzanine?
Posted: 10/20/23 at 11:05amFront/center orchestra. I almost never enjoy shows seen from upstairs (the only exception that comes to mind was The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time).
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sparklingtonic2
Chorus Member Joined: 10/2/22
#9Orchestra or front row of the mezzanine?
Posted: 10/20/23 at 11:13am
For most shows, I pefer front row center orchestra. I like to see the expressions on the actors' faces, and I like not having anyone in front of me.
However, if it's a theater with a high stage or a show that has interesting dance numbers best enjoyed from farther back, I opt for the fifth or sixth row in the orchestra. I use A View from My Seat to figure out whether there's a good row (e.g., if there's a row where the incline increases noticeably from the ones in front of it).
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#10Orchestra or front row of the mezzanine?
Posted: 10/20/23 at 11:20am
Orchestra rows H-M close to the center is my personal sweet spot for most plays or musicals. Can't really go wrong there ... with the rare exception of something like LIFE OF PI. But a big spectacular musical can also be great from the front mezz, and in particular the lighting can look quite different up there.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#11Orchestra or front row of the mezzanine?
Posted: 10/20/23 at 11:32am
I love the front mezz for all types of shows. My go-to, first choice.
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Zeppie2022
Broadway Star Joined: 7/12/22
#12Orchestra or front row of the mezzanine?
Posted: 10/21/23 at 9:15am
Front row of the mezzanine especially if the show has a bunch of dancing.
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