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What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
#25re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/10/06 at 4:33pm
For Sweeney front row was fine, but did get a strained neck and with Michael spitting a LOT....
I sometimes like first few rows since then I can see facial expressions much better. And for "Boy From Oz", it was even more interesting....
Luckydave14
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/25/04
#26re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/10/06 at 5:44pm
Front row for Sweeney (Eugene O'Neil)is awesome because Patti played to us a LOT!
Front row for Pajama Game (American Airlines) is also great. The stage was at a very good level.
Front row for Wicked (Gershwin) is good. I've only sat partial view front row but it is fine for anyone who has already seen the show. I also sat front row for the Hurricane Benefit and could see fine.
I sat front row for the Secret Garden benefit at the Manhattan Center which was good because it was far away from the stage still.
Front row at the Hirschfeld will be good. I sat second row center for Charity and it was perfect.
Front row for Light in the Piazza (Vivian Beaumont) is PERFECT. Especially on the left.
Front row at the Virginia Theatre was OK. I sat there for Little Women and had to look up quite a bit but it was fine.
Front row at the Broadhurst is quite good. I sat there for Billy Crystal and it seemed as if the stage was only a couple inches above my knee.
Front row for Chicago (Ambassador) is good. The stage is really low there.
I was in the second row for Lion King (New Amsterdam) and it was not good. We couldnt see a lot of things.
I'll be sitting front row for Three Days of Rain on the 30th so I will report back on that.
jimnysf
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/10/05
#27re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/10/06 at 5:47pm
The first row at "Hairspray" is awful. The time I sat there I was always looking up and, apologies to Harvey, looking up his dress wasn't pretty.
Also, all rows at "Lestat" or anyplace in the theatre where you can see or hear what is on stage.
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#28re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/10/06 at 5:51pm
I'll be sitting front row for Three Days of Rain on the 30th so I will report back on that.
fyi- I sat in the mezz @ Three Days during first preview, and apparently in some of the front row seats you get wet.
Luckydave14
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/25/04
#29re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/10/06 at 6:15pmYeah, I heard about getting wet at Three Days. I'll probably bring a poncho :)
debra2
Swing Joined: 2/9/06
#30re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/17/06 at 4:10am
Well I have A central for Festen,Is this the same view as AA? I don't mind having to look up it's just my mum that might not.
Updated On: 4/17/06 at 04:10 AM
#31re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/17/06 at 9:21amFront row of Studio 54 ( for ThreePenny ) is ideal. The stage is incredibly low. The only downfall is that if you are uncomfortable you cant show it or you risk disturbing the actors. Otherwise, though, they are exceptional seats.
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#32re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/17/06 at 9:39amFront row for Sweeney (Eugene O'Neil)is awesome because Patti played to us a LOT!-- true as that may be, if you are front row, be ready for a shower from Michael!
#33re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/17/06 at 11:06amFront row at the August Wilson is painful. I sat there when LSOH was playing and my neck was killing me by the end of the show since the stage was so high.
Whatever happened to class?
#34re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/17/06 at 11:17am
Front row Chicago at the Ambassador...Ow!
And Front row when I saw Nine at Eugene O'Neill. Straining a lot!
When I saw Sweeney I was in Row G, and the only thing I missed about the front was leg room! The seats are too close together!
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#35re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/17/06 at 12:23pmFor Jersey Boys, avoid seats in first few rows at the extreme right or left.
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#36re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/17/06 at 12:35pmFor The Color Purple I sat right orchestra seat F 13. It was ok but a little too close and off to the side. I would much rather have sat further back.
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gettinhep
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/9/04
#37re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/24/06 at 6:57pm
Has anyone been in the first few rows at Drowsy Chaperone?
Any neck problems or bad sightlines?
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#38re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/24/06 at 7:09pm
Yes on the Jersey Boys theater! I sat in the second row on the center aisle, and that was about as far as was ok. I felt VERY sorry for the people to my right. There is a winding staircase that blocks much of the view for them. Avoid front right side.
I saw Sweeney (third row center) and loved making eye contact with the actors throughout the show... it's a splash zone in first row, but first few rows are worth it!!
mrslovett7
Leading Actor Joined: 3/18/06
#39re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/24/06 at 7:25pm
haha at Sweeney my friend and I got box seats which were great and we could see michael spitting all over everyone in the first row haha it was really funny. But i definately want to sit front or second row next time because everyone says the actors play to you which sounds great.
DRS i had fron row seats and they were perfect. Also at light in the piazza i had 3rd row seats which were phenomenal and the front row looked just as good.
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#40re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/24/06 at 7:36pm
Any word on the Hilton's front row?
How high is the stage?
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Broadway Star Joined: 4/6/06
#41re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/24/06 at 8:31pmWicked... they sweat all over you.
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Luckydave14
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/25/04
#42re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/24/06 at 8:40pmI don't remember the spitfest at Sweeney.
guitarperson
Swing Joined: 1/14/06
#43re: What current shows have bad seats in first few rows?
Posted: 4/24/06 at 10:48pm
Has anyone been in the first few rows at Drowsy Chaperone?
Any neck problems or bad sightlines?
I was in the front row orchestra right on Saturday and I could see just fine. I didn't have a sore neck and didn't miss any of the action onstage.
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