I sat in last row of the mezzanine, brought my opera glasses (no one cares-I often bring them), used them a few times, but really didn't need them-just got in the way of enjoying the interplay of the trio. As others have mentioned, the Golden is one of the smallest theaters and, for me, everything (including facial expressions) projected to the literal back of the house. Other threads extrapolate about the gift this show is--but don't read to much, just go and enjoy.