Question about Shubert (NYC) seating

I saw Gypsy 5 times there and sat just about everywhere (center balcony, mezzanine, center orchestra rows 12 and 6 as well as front row center.) My favorite seat was front row center orchestra (I was basically in the orchestra pit!) I guess it depends on the show. Gypsy's sets weren't exactly an integral part of the show so I was mainly interested in the actors expressions. If sets had been more of a priority, I probably would have preferred to sit a litle further back. I think I would definately try and sit in the first few orchestra rows as opposed to the balcony, but that is just my opinion.

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Updated On: 8/5/04 at 01:28 PM

I sat about dead-center top balcony for Gypsy. The schubert is, as many of the older houses are, built very verticle. Therefore the top balcony is very steep and you're looking almost straight down to the stage (about a 75 degree angle) The person in front of me kept leaning forward and resting her elbows on her knees. When she did this, I could not see. So avoid the top balcony, it's just for TKTS tourists anyway.

my favorite seata in the Shubert is Front Mezz, row A -- center -- I would think for SPamalot you would want a brader view than facial expression (regardless of the house)

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Nothing listed yet -- I also cheked AMEX Gold Card Events and did not see it listed for New York -- although they go on sales for AMEX gold card holders tomorrow for Chicago so it is likey that will be advance release in New York -- if you have gold card....

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Updated On: 8/5/04 at 02:38 PM

hi,

i am going to the shubert for the first time I have a chance to pick up tix from a friend who cannot make it for Spamalot row f - center mezz.. Could you give me your input on the quality of these seats as it relates to this show and the theatre in general.

Thanx for the help