Posted: 8/24/16 at 10:52am
Just a random thought, I don't know why set designers and directors are okay with having so much of the seating as partial view. There must be ways to avoid that.
Posted: 8/24/16 at 4:34pm
I won the matinee lotto today and sat front row center. I didn't have any trouble with the view personally. There was a room on the right side of the upper level set I could not see, but as best as I could tell, no significant action occurred on that part of the set anyway.
Posted: 8/25/16 at 11:57am
It frustrates me, too. Unfortunately, everyone who "matters"--reviewers, Tony voters, VIPs, premium ticket purchasers--isn't affected by that kind of poor design, so priorities lie in maximizing the appearance from those seats and saving money.
I floated a hypothetical on here a few years ago that it'd be great if reviewers and voters were required to be given random seats in the theater, as opposed to prime ones, as it would force directors and designers to create a show viewable for all paying customers. It'll never happen.
Posted: 8/26/16 at 4:55pm
It would be fascinating to see that happen. I've had dozens of experiences in which changing seat location vastly altered my perception/experience of a show. With "The Humans," I could have chosen a full-view seat in the rear mezz, but opted for front orch partials because I prefer to be up close, even if I sacrifice seeing some action. I think $30 was a fair price for my seat. If I'd paid $67 (or whatever FV is), I'd have been disappointed with the value.
Posted: 9/9/16 at 7:15pm
Has anybody rushed The Humans recently since it's move to the Schoenfeld? I want to try to get tickets for tomorrow night's performance, but I won't be able to get to the box office prior to it's opening. Thanks!
Posted: 9/20/16 at 9:19pm
How are the partial view orchestra seats?
Posted: 9/21/16 at 1:23pm
I am visiting NYC next month and want to catch this play. I typically like to sit fairly close to the stage in the orchestra. Is the view better at all at the Schoenfeld?? Should I opt for a seat farther back in the orchestra v. first or second row??
