Walter Kerr Seating advice ?- Page 2

[MaddieBB12]

Posted: 7/14/14 at 10:50am

Bumping this! I'm looking at seats for Gentlemen's guide in October, and was wondering what the view from the balcony was like. Thanks!

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/14/14 at 11:08am

I can't say what the view is like, but that balcony is HORRIBLE. I was on edge the entire time I was at A Little Night Music.

[MaddieBB12]

Posted: 7/14/14 at 11:14am

What do you mean, dramamama? Is it very steep? Or just really high up?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/14/14 at 11:41am

Steep. I have no fear of heights, so maybe both. But I constantly had the feeling that I had to fight falling forward. Just awful.

Updated On: 7/14/14 at 11:41 AM

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 7/14/14 at 12:07pm

I know I'm in the minority, but I actually have never minded sitting in the balcony at the Walter Kerr. They're not amazing seats, but they're inexpensive and the first row doesn't have a very bad sightline (the second row is not as good). I imagine that anyone taller than I am (I'm 5'2" with fairly short legs) might feel a bit cramped up there, but for me it's not too bad.

[sorano916]

Posted: 4/18/15 at 1:06pm

How are the boxes at the Kerr for Gentleman's Guide?

[aj88]

Posted: 4/18/15 at 1:12pm

"How are the boxes at the Kerr for Gentleman's Guide?"

 I sat in one of the boxes on House Right last year and while my view was okay, the other people in my party and the people in front of us were more short-shrifted.

Most of the action missed was primarily Monty sitting at his desk writing in his journal but in terms of the general action, I don't think they missed anything that was crucial. If you are in the box, the best seat is the one furthest in the back, closer to the mezzanine.

I also have to comment on the infamous balcony seating. I went back with a friend and he was on a budget so I agreed to sit in the balcony with him, primarily since I saw the show before so I figured it didn't matter to much to me. For this show, I think the balcony is okay but there is a walkway that goes over the orchestra pit and whenever anyone walked onto it, the entire balcony would lean forward. I would say for the price you get what you pay for.

[ukactor19842]

Posted: 4/18/15 at 1:32pm

I got center orchestra 3 rows back for mid May for $99. Not bad really. Discount code on theatremania.com

 

Really looking forward to seeing this show!

[ssbutterfly]

Posted: 8/29/16 at 10:49am

Does anyone know what kind of seats the box seats are? Are they regular theatre seats with arm rests or are they free standing chairs? I'm not a small person and sometimes have difficulty with narrow seats. I'd appreciate any info that anyone has!

[hes16]

Posted: 11/28/16 at 3:51pm

Bump: While I know Amelie is not open yet, I was wondering how row R or S (or anywhere in the rear orchestra) is in the Walter Kerr? Thanks so much.

[mullein]

Posted: 11/28/16 at 4:24pm

obviously I have no way of telling what the set for amelie will be like, but the orchestra section is fairly shallow and the overhang only cuts off the very top of the stage so I'd say the back rows offer a good view

[hes16]

Posted: 11/28/16 at 5:18pm

Thanks so much!

[sydney16]

Posted: 4/8/17 at 8:11pm

Does anyone know how the orchestra Row A lottery seats are for Amelie? I won the digital lottery, so I'm wondering how the seats are.

Updated On: 4/8/17 at 08:11 PM

[Wick3]

Posted: 4/8/17 at 9:08pm

It's GREAT! I won the lottery two weeks ago and bought the seats ASAP so was able to get dead center row A. The stage is low (top of stage is roughly shoulder height while sitting down). During curtain call you're right in front of Soo and Chandler-Berat. Great view overall for the price. Oh and great legroom!

[sydney16]

Posted: 4/8/17 at 9:57pm

Great, thank you so much! I just bought my ticket; I'm so excited!!

[Sherbear8081]

Posted: 5/14/17 at 12:20pm

I am trying to pick seats to see Amelie.  Which would you recommend?  Orchestra row J or Mezzanine row A?  Both are in the center.

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 5/14/17 at 2:17pm

I posted in one of the Amelie threads. The way the theater is built, the front mezzanine is closer to the stage than row J in the orchestra. But of course you're higher up. If you're short, I think I would recommend the mezzanine as a taller person might obscure your view in the orchestra. As for the show, I don't think you'd miss anything in either location unless the overhang in the orchestra blocks something. I didn't sit that far back when I saw Falsettos and they do some stuff higher up in this show. If cost is a factor, I'd just go with the mezzanine. You'll have a fine view. 

[DiscoCrows]

Posted: 2/24/19 at 11:22pm

Thinking about doing $249.99 seats for Dead-Center ORCH, Row E for Hadestown. Rows A and B have been cut so I'd be in row three.

Is this too close to the stage or will this be worth it?

[Jarethan]

Posted: 2/25/19 at 12:49am

I sat in the balcony once for the play with Tovah Feldshuh...cant remember its name.  Thought they were just about the worst seats I ever sat in anywhere.  May be inventing this, but I dont even think they were seats, so much as padded bleachers.  Also, for such a small theatre, they seemed further away from the stage than the last row of the Gershwin.

I like the mezzanine  because the steepness of the Mezz makes it highly unlikely that you will ever have a problem seeing past the person in the row in front of yours.  Of course, you have to get to the seat, and I have seen many people struggle over the years.

[DiscoCrows]

Posted: 2/25/19 at 2:24am

That's fair. I've also thought about Row A Mezzanine, but from what I know it's a pretty intimate show and I had just assumed Orchestra would be better in that regard.

How tall is the stage? Would I be able to see over everything from there?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/25/19 at 5:54am

Well, we dont really know what they are doing with the deck, so hard to say...but 3 rows back should be ok.

Front row mezz is my go to spot for any theater.

[Wick3]

Posted: 2/25/19 at 7:44am

dramamama611 said: "Well, we dont really know what they are doing with the deck, so hard to say...but 3 rows back should be ok.

Front row mezz is my go to spot for any theater."

I agree. I think front center mezz is the best seat in the house as it's close enough to see facial expressions but far enough to appreciate the choreography and entire set. Plus there won't be any heads in front of you blocking the view.

[Alice147]

Posted: 3/4/19 at 12:00pm

DiscoCrows said: "That's fair. I've also thought about Row A Mezzanine, but from what I know it's a pretty intimate show and I had just assumed Orchestra would be better in that regard.

How tall is the stage? Would I be able to see over everything from there?"

I saw Hadestown at the NT last year, sitting at the very back row (and the Olivier is pretty raked so it was fairly high up as well) - I didn't personally have an issue at all at that distance, although a friend sat much closer and said she felt really immersed. I'd say it feels intimate but getting a good look at the set from a distance is also really great. 

Like others have said, the front row(s) of the Mezzanine may be a good bet, especially as the Walter Kerr shouldn't feel too distant from there either. 

I hope you enjoy the show! I went in without knowing much and it really made an impression on me.