Phantom of the Opera seating question?

[skyylerrv]

Posted: 3/25/18 at 7:14pm

I am trying to choose between two seats for Phantom of the Opera. I am deciding between left orchestra row G seat 1(right on the end, close to center) or center orchestra row J seat 112 (near right side aisle). Thank you!

Updated On: 3/25/18 at 07:14 PM

[Elfuhbuh]

Posted: 3/25/18 at 7:22pm

I'd definitely go with center orchestra.

[Lot666]

Posted: 3/26/18 at 11:57am

Because both seats are so close to their respective aisles, it's almost a toss-up. If you like being close, go for G; if you don't mind being further back to be slightly more central, go for J. You'll have a clear view of the top of the proscenium and the full ascent/descent of the chandelier from either location.

[skyylerrv]

Posted: 3/27/18 at 4:30pm

Thank you for responding! Also, would you still be able to see Christine in her room during the Angel of Music scene from the left orchestra, row G? I've watched a few videos online and she closes the door to the room and there is the door frame. 

[thedrybandit]

Posted: 3/27/18 at 4:40pm

You'll be able to see her from there no problem, the dressing room set is angled so that she's visible to the full audience.

[Lot666]

Posted: 3/28/18 at 8:10am

skyylerrv said: "Thank you for responding! Also, would you still be able to see Christine in her room during the Angel of Music scene from the left orchestra, row G? I've watched a few videos online and she closes the door to the room and there is the door frame."

You'll have a clear view of Christine during the "Angel of Music" scene from either location. After Raoul leaves, there is a brief instant when she closes and locks her door and her legs may be partially blocked by the door/frame when viewed from the far left side. However, you'll still be able to see her from about the waist up (she usually sort of leans around the door frame) and it's literally just a second or two before she goes over and sits at the dressing table ( "Things have changed, Raoul!" ). The dressing room set is positioned on stage left (audience right) and canted slightly toward audience left, to ensure the best possible sight line for those on the left side of the house. There really is no need to be concerned about the blocking in this scene when making your decision. 

Updated On: 3/28/18 at 08:10 AM