Seats at the Hirschfield

[jamoca5]

Seats at the Hirschfield#1

Posted: 4/13/09 at 2:58pm

I'm gonna see Hair in June (thanks for the advice, you guys), and I will most likely be getting my tickets today. Now at this point, the best seats that are available for 5 people is Row K at the side orchestra or Row B in the center mezzanine.

The only reason I'm so confused is because I'm wondering that if being in the mezzanine will take away from the experience. I've heard that there's cast interactions in the first few rows (although I think RowK may be a little too far) and that the audience can dance onstage during the finale.

So should I get side orchestra seats for a more "in-your-face" experience, or center mezzanine for a better view? Or does that even matter?

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[CSonBroadway]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#2

Posted: 4/13/09 at 2:59pm

I'd go with orchestra... I sat in row L and the seats were great for this show.

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[little_sally]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#2

Posted: 4/13/09 at 3:09pm

I'd go with the orchestra seats.

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[Lamc16]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#3

Posted: 4/13/09 at 3:11pm

I'd go with orchestra as well. The view is great and the cast runs all up and down the entire aisle the whole show.

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[jamoca5]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#4

Posted: 4/13/09 at 3:18pm

Is the view great for the side orchestra as well?

~Ash was here

Past 12 Months On Stage:

24 Hour Plays: Otawri (Other Black Woman, 9/11), Hairspray (Shayna, 11/18-21) Twelve Angry Men (5th Juror, 12/9-11), Wilson Winter One-Acts: Mannequins (Bloomingdales Salesperson, 2/11-12), Twelfth Night (Maria, 3/24-26), 30 Plays in 60 Minutes (Various Roles, 6/4), Ragtime (Sarah, 8/11-13)

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[sgv123]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#5

Posted: 4/13/09 at 3:20pm

The side rows of the orchestra have great views and great cast interaction, so I would go with those seats.

[CSonBroadway]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#6

Posted: 4/13/09 at 3:22pm

There really is no bad seat in the theater...except maybe the rear mezz but I haven't sat there.

I'm a professional. Whenever something goes wrong on stage, I know how to handle it so no one ever remembers. I flash my %#$&. "Jayne just sat there while Gina flailed around the stage like an idiot."

[nearthestage]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#7

Posted: 4/13/09 at 3:22pm

I agree - orchestra. I've seen 3 shows at the Hirschfeld, 2 times I had orchestra seats, they were definitely better.

[sgv123]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#8

Posted: 4/13/09 at 3:35pm

I sat in side orchestra twice(right and left), and the seats were great! I did not like mezz at all...especially for this show.

[CSonBroadway]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#9

Posted: 4/13/09 at 3:36pm

sgv- can i just ask what you didn't like about the mezz?

I'm seeing it from the rear mezz soon.

I'm a professional. Whenever something goes wrong on stage, I know how to handle it so no one ever remembers. I flash my %#$&. "Jayne just sat there while Gina flailed around the stage like an idiot."

[BS]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#10

Posted: 4/13/09 at 3:40pm

At the opening I was way up in the rear mezz and Will Swenson and many others interacted with us throughout the show up there. Not really different then when I sat in row 8 of the orchestra. My opinion at least.

[sgv123]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#11

Posted: 4/13/09 at 3:40pm

The view was ok, but after sitting in the 2nd row(aisle) I got a little spoiled as far as the view and interaction goes. It also probably did not help being surrounded by some obnoxious people!

[jaxel614]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#12

Posted: 4/13/09 at 3:46pm

I just bought seven seats, dead center, row A in the Mezz. Are these good seats for this show?

[CSonBroadway]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#13

Posted: 4/13/09 at 3:57pm

Is the rear mezz way high up? Cause I know the theater is pretty small. I hope it's not just the tops of their heads like it is a the Palace.

I'm a professional. Whenever something goes wrong on stage, I know how to handle it so no one ever remembers. I flash my %#$&. "Jayne just sat there while Gina flailed around the stage like an idiot."

[jaxel614]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#14

Posted: 4/13/09 at 9:43pm

Does anyone know if the front row in the Mezz. is good for the Hirschfield, as far as the cast interaction goes? Thank you

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#15

Posted: 4/13/09 at 9:50pm

jaxel614, if you had actually read thee rest of the thread you would know.

[dramamama611]

re: Seats at the Hirschfield#16

Posted: 4/13/09 at 10:14pm

And you already purchased the tix....what' difference does it make now?

Just go and enjoy the show.

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