What are the best seats for Shrek?

[Sawyer86]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 8:59pm

Hey guys,
I'm ordering Shrek tickets tonight and I was just wondering what the best seats would be. Any help would be great! Thanks a lot!

[TimesSquareRegular]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 9:41pm

I saw this from front mezz, which seem to be about as perfect as you'd ever want.

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 9:42pm

Is rear mezz OK for this?

[jagfkb]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 9:45pm

It really depends. I like the view from the Mezzanine, as you can really admire the technoligical aspects of the show (like the turntables), which I didn't notice when siting in the orchestra. However, I found myself much more enjoyed when sitting in the orchestra. I'll be siting there again in January in Premium, which should be good. However, if you're going to be father back in the orchestra, I reccomend mezzanine, even if it's rear. It's still a great view of the show. However, avoid box seats! I made that mistake once for this show, and you basically spend the entire time leaning over the edge trying to see it. Good for some shows, not for this.

[Sawyer86]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 10:10pm

Would you recommend seeing shrek?

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 10:25pm

I would not recommend Shrek to many people, I did not like it.

For ticket advice I would say don't go for Rear Mezz, it's supposed to be very far. Try to stay center and close.

[Sawyer86]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 10:26pm

what shows would you recomend drunk chita?

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 10:30pm

Right now I would aim for shows that are closing as they won't be here anymore. So I would recommend Gypsy and Boeing Boeing out of al the shows closing.

But what have you seen/ what do you like?

[Sawyer86]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 10:36pm

Sadly I won't be in NY untill August. If I were coming sooner I would most def. want to see Spamalot & Avenue Q. So far (thanks to touring companies) I have seen The Lion King & Wicked. I wasn't to big on Lion King, but I thought Wicked was phenominal.

From the youtube ads I have seen for Shrek, it looks decent. How close would you say it comes to the film?

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 10:43pm

I am young and I had seen the movie. Some people my age loved it and I thought it was good. Maybe if I had liked the movie more the show would be better but it wasn't. I can't really compare the two, two different things. If you are looking for something fun its probably a good show.

Like I said before though you should see shows closing. Gypsy is not to be missed, Boeing Boeing is great, and August Osage County won't around to long.

But basing on you're likings you may like Spring Awakening. I have not seen it but I think it has the same fan base as Wicked... not sure. Also Hairspray is closing soon and it was always fun. And In The Heights is not closing but it is amazing.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 10:45pm

I didn't pay for my Shrek tickets when I saw it in Seattle, so free tasted better than paying for this uneven, sometimes enjoyable but trouble show would have.

[Sawyer86]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 10:47pm

It's funny that you would mention Spring Awakening. I am seeing that tour the tail end of Jan.
Thank you for the advice on the shows.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 10:49pm

The tour cast is better than the Broadway cast anyways.

[legally_popular]

Posted: 12/30/08 at 2:47am

The rear mezz is perfectly fine for Shrek. It does seem very high up and far when you first go in, but you can see the show fine.

[B3TA07]

Posted: 12/30/08 at 3:13am

Go see Shrek, it's slovenly underrated. Or better yet see 9 to 5.