Who has sat in the balcony at the New Amsterdam?

I have! I sat there for Lion King. I sat in row K and could see perfectly...Nothing was cut off on top, surprisingly.

It's high, but the view for some reason doesn't correspond.

I'm sitting in row C for Mary Poppins up there and have no regrets. ($60.00)

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I am for Poppins. Apparently I'm in the last row on the side so we'll see how this goes.

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It is VERY cramped. Don't plan on moving your legs at all.

Mary Poppins is such a large show that it won't matter. The set is huge, and not all of the action takes place on the ground. A lot of the times they are in different rooms of the house which are on differnt levels. The nursery is almoust at the top of the stage.

I'm also up there for Mary Poppins. I have a bit of a height problem, but I am thinking I will be so distracted by the show I won't notice as much.

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It's the most uncomfertable and steep balcony on broadway. I hate it up there. Yes you can see everything, well for Lion King at least, but it ruins the magic. Beacuse the pitch is so steep you see how they do everything. I think the Balcony might be a problem for Poppins though as it looks like a more conventional proscenium(sp) show. However maybe they are directing to correct that.

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Oh my god, I LOVE when it's steep! I can't wait to see Mary Poppins. I'm seeing it Spring Break though, so...I still haven't bought tickets, obviously. But I can't wait!

Isn't it "has sitten," by the by?

I'm in the nosebleed section of Mary Poppins for previews, too.

I did it for previews of The Lion King and missed the major effect of the oncoming herd scene (you see all the machinery at work from a weird "looking down on it" angle). You got most of the show, but then I was closer to front row.

Better to pay $20 to find out if it's any good first. Although I was assured I'd see everything, I don't expect to.

You can see VERY well in the balcony, but like everyone has said. It is very steep. You also have to keep in mind that they are taking some seats out of the balcony and doing some things with the control box. Mary Poppins is suppose to fly out into the audience above your head at the end of the show. If so that would be amazing! I do know that they are taking out seats, so maybe it's TRUE! Has anyone seen the show in London?

I'm in the balcony for the 1st Saturday matinee. I'll post my review, as usual.

I would NEVER pay for seats up there.

How much are they charging for Balcony? I would rather get standing room than be up there. I always feel bad for people in those horrid seats. Some of those tourists pay $90.00 for what they assume are good seats and go all the way up there. Lion King doesn't work from that height. I will never understand the pricing in this industry. It's not like they are the "cheap" seats. They are a rip-off plan and simple. If you have kids, I can't even imagine them being able to pay attention at that height, it's so distracting. I understand that these are seats and you can enjoy the show, but the price kills me. I paid $40.00 for the same seats at the Met. That was a much better deal.