Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Parks
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/04
#0Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 10:20pmAugh, I hate these posts-but I'm just curious. I just got my 3rd row tickets to Avenue Q and DRS (AHHH!) and my Avenue Q are the last ones on the row. Does the Golden theater have partial view? Last time I saw it, I was in the rear mezz...dead center. Heh. Those were good view-wise. It didn't look like there was really a "partial view" when I just glanced at the orchestra seats. My tickets for DRS are like..3 seats off the aisle. I don't think those will be awful. I'm also looking into other shows to book. What are some theaters to be careful about when it comes to their partial view seats?
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#1re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 10:22pm
What's really awful is when a full-price ticket turns out to be partial view. This happens a lot with seats on the far left or right. I got to see Chicago behind a bunch of speakers, for example. That was fun. 
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Parks
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/04
#2re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 10:24pmI just bought Chicago tickets today as well...I got ones that are *on the aisle*. I think I was the first to buy tickets to that performance. Those won't be bad will they? 101-102? Hopefully there are no speakers to be found there...
#3re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 10:25pmst james
Parks
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/04
#4re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 10:27pmWhat is showing there right now?
jjdude2000
Broadway Star Joined: 12/1/04
#5re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 10:27pmthe producers is at the st. james
triplethreat2
Swing Joined: 4/24/05
#6re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 10:30pmmovin out rush is horrible! They are front row and you cant see below the knee of the dancers....no point in seeing that show if you cant see their feet!
Parks
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/04
#7re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 10:30pm
Anyone think the Gershwin has a pretty bad partial view? I had partial view when I saw it and was kinda dissappointed...although it was VERY cool being THAT close to the actors. Cannot wait for The Money Song in Avenue Q! 
Mamie
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/26/04
#8re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 10:33pmI remember going to the last preview perf for "The Producers" (and being thrilled to get a ticket). My seat actually wasn't that bad - first row, seat on the aisle on the left. But there was this absolutely MISERABLE young couple in NY on their honeymoon who had never been to a Broadway show before. Those producing monsters charged those kids full price to sit in the two seats to my left (against the wall) and I'd be surprised if they saw even half the show. The $200+ bucks they paid for those seats took a big chunk out of their vacation budget too.
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Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#9re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 10:35pmYou forgot the speakers at the front of the stage, triplethreat. Being deafened is always a big plus when going to a show, isn't it?
Parks
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/04
#10re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 10:35pmBummer. That's really sad..
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Posted: 4/28/05 at 10:36pmu should be fine for Q. we sat on the third row, left, a couple seats b4 the end of the row. we had great seats.
triplethreat2
Swing Joined: 4/24/05
#12re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 10:40pm
whats funny, is we were so excited about the show and were so def and blind by the second act we had to move back 
it was still amazing!
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#13re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 10:43pmThis is KIND OF off-topic, but has anyone been to the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. Are the orchestra seats row U seats 101-103 good?
#14re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 10:55pmive been, but never in the orchestra. i always sit in the balcony when im in Nawlins
#15re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 11:04pmPlum, I know what you mean! Full price to sit behind a HUGE stack of speakers at Rent in the Warner Theater. It blocked the band and the platform, so basically I couldn't see the entire Life Support Meeting.
Wanting life but never knowing how
#16re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 11:10pmI saw Wicked from the 2nd row in a partial view, half off seat. It was fine. Missed a lot of the back set, but I sat 2 rows back, in a full price seat, the first time I saw Wicked, and I could only see part of the back of the set. I can't believe I just wrote in print that I saw Wicked twice. No, I'm not 15. Anyways, point is, the half price seat was just as good as the full price seat.
DefyingPopular
Featured Actor Joined: 4/10/05
#17re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 11:13pm
i agree. wicked partial's aren't bad at all.
Parks
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/04
#18re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 11:15pm
What's wrong with...
<---15 year olds?
Not being able to see the back of the set really takes away from the show in my opinion.
#19re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 11:17pm
I sat second row ORchestra all the way on the right...for Avenue Q.
Loved it. A few times an actor blocks you - but it's awesome. And it's great to be so close to the puppets.
#20re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 11:18pm
triplethreat- There's rush for Movin' Out? That's news to me... I thought it was one of the only shows without a rush policy... Do you know something that I don't? 
If you do, please share.
#21re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 11:26pmHmm...Talkin' Broadway doesn't say anything about a Movin' Out Rush...
#22re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 11:49pmNOthing is wrong with 15 year olds Parks. I'm just glad I'm not one anymore.
Parks
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/04
#23re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 11:53pmOk, I'm going to try an ignore that comment...
#24re: Which theaters have *AWFUL* partial view seats?
Posted: 4/28/05 at 11:54pm
It was not intended to offend. I like 15 year olds, I just didn't like being one. It SUCKED to be me in high school, and I'm glad I'm mature, happy, and much wiser. Being called a "faggot" every day wasn't so much fun.
Anyways I didn't mean to offend you. 
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