Posted: 12/26/18 at 8:42am
Are the sightlines as bad from here as they look? The tickets are very affordable for Hadestown here but Im not sure if I should just spend a little extra for rear mezz, since the sightlines are so good there. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: 12/26/18 at 9:21am
I sat either in the balcony or rear mezz for Gentleman's Guide. I have tried to forget the experience. I don't remember much about the sightlines, but the legroom was one of the worst experiences I have ever had. I think worse than Studio 54. At intermission, I gave the house manager the option of moving me or giving me my money back. I was moved to the orchestra which was 1000% better. So if you are tall or even average height, I would worry more about your leg comfort.
Posted: 12/26/18 at 9:55am
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Posted: 12/28/18 at 1:13pm
I agree with ArtMan. I do not recall a sight problem when I saw A Little Night Music up there, but the seats were pure torture and I was not even a hefty person at the time. It felt like the seat in front of me was slammed straight into my knees causing me pain and the armrests were digging into my sides. I heard a lot of grumbling from all around me about the seats being excruciatingly close and tight. Also, the temperature of the theater at the time was fifth level of inferno. Sat in the orchestra for Gentleman's Guide and that was a massive improvement.
Updated On: 12/28/18 at 01:13 PM
Posted: 12/28/18 at 2:29pm
Posted: 12/28/18 at 3:17pm
I saw Grey Gardens once from the balcony as it was only $25. Never again. I remember the angle being such that I felt nauseous and it gave me vertigo. As someone else said, it was hotter than hell too.
Posted: 12/28/18 at 4:16pm
I've seen 2 shows from up there and I have no memories of what happened because I felt so removed from what was going on onstage. Never again.
Posted: 12/28/18 at 8:12pm
Wear a parachute if you're sitting up there, because with even the slightest stumble (which is likely once you get out of your seat and have no feeling in your legs) you're going over the edge.
Seriously, the pitch on the stairs/seating rake is insane and I will NEVER recommend anyone sit up there if you have even the slightest, tiniest fear of heights.
Posted: 12/28/18 at 8:39pm
Posted: 12/28/18 at 9:08pm
Stay away from the balcony go for mezzanine as the incline is so steep and vertigo will probably occur for many
Posted: 12/29/18 at 2:03pm
Here is the thing. If you REALLY want to see the show and those are the only seats available, sure.. get a balcony seat and make due.
THAT SAID, no snark included, the balcony at the Kerr should be an absolute last resort. It was not designed to be audience seating. It is a lighting catwalk where they decided to cram in risers and seats to squeeze more people into the house. It is legitimately in the ceiling. It was never designed for audience members to see a show.
Posted: 12/31/18 at 9:16am
Does Walter Kerr have standing room space? I have a feeling that's the only affordable way for me to watch this without getting balcony seats.
