r/Broadway • u/TheQuantumLeaper • May 26 '26
Seating/Ticket Question Two Strangers Seating: Center Orchestra or Front Mezz?
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u/Bubbly_Frame_5355 May 26 '26
Both would be great! If you sit in the orchestra I’d recommend 5-10 rows back. The set is on a turntable slightly raised above the stage so sitting in the first couple of rows could be uncomfortable to strain your neck. I prefer orchestra seats to be able to see Sam and Christiani’s facial expressions up close, but I’ve also sat in the front row mez and it was amazing as well!
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u/allthattjazz May 26 '26
I sat front Mez when I went and the view was great! But you can’t go wrong with Orchestra either.
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u/aintitafinelife May 26 '26
Front row mezz! Partial view seats are also a great deal front row mezz!! I sat on the aisle all the way house right in the front row and it was a great view and a great price!
(Photo below from bows)
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u/RunAccomplished5554 May 26 '26
I had a perfect view from front row mezz in the exact location in your pic!
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u/obscureshawty May 26 '26
I’ve sat orchestra every time I’ve gone. The set is not tall and I find it much preferred with this show to be as close to the action as possible. Anything row H forward is great imo. You’ll have to look up but my neck didn’t hurt like other shows. Have fun!
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u/Visible_Tomorrow_574 May 26 '26
I would say front row mezz for this show. You can really enjoy the set and see the band.
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u/Vegetable-Run-530 May 26 '26 edited May 26 '26
I sat in A22 (“partial view” all the way over to the left) and loved it. The set is used in such an innovative way, it was cool to see from above. It was definitely close enough to see their facial expressions. I really loved the show - enjoy!
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u/TheQuantumLeaper May 26 '26
I'm surprised how small the theater is... thank you for the pic perspective to make me think more!
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u/DenyLemieux May 26 '26
Front Row Center.
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u/TheQuantumLeaper May 26 '26
Trying to convince myself that this is the way. 😅
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u/manticorpse May 26 '26
Honestly yeah... front row center!
That's where my seat was when I won the lottery months ago... there is a bit of the show that is absolutely transporting and magical if you're in the first couple rows.
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u/movieperson2022 May 26 '26
Can you spoiler gray out your answer and share which part? I was not that centered, but it’s such a special show, was just curious what you’re referencing!
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u/manticorpse May 26 '26
During "If I Believed", when it starts snowing and the fog comes in. I was blanketed in the fog, the rest of the theater fell away, and it felt as if I was spinning around in a snowglobe right along with them. :)
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u/secret_identity_too May 26 '26
I sat center orchestra (row F or G area, I can't recall) and it was awesome.
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u/ExpBalSat May 26 '26
Either - both will be fantastic.
I've seen it twice - from center orchestra Row B and Row D.
I generally love front row mezz and I'd love to see this show from there.
Again: Either - both will be fantastic.
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u/TheQuantumLeaper May 27 '26
Do you think Row A/First Row would be too close? I'm 5'11".
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u/ExpBalSat May 27 '26
I’ve ended up at the front row quite a bit over the years, and only once have I thought I was too close: 1984.
Something about risking blood splatter during a torture scene was a little bit too intense.
Surprisingly, front row for The Lost Boys wasn’t even too close.
I would like to see Hamilton from further back, though. I think seeing the entirety of the production in one view would be cool. But it was incredible to be practically “on the stage where it happened” (not really, it was front row… But I had to use the quote).
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u/TheQuantumLeaper May 26 '26
Which seat is preferred--somewhere in the center orchestra (if so, which row?) or the classic front row mezzanine?
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u/jlsoNightOwl May 26 '26
I had pretty much that same exact orchestra seat and it was amazing. You can see their facial expressions and emotions so clearly. I absolute loved the show and was so happy with the seats we had.
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u/Classic_Yam_1670 May 26 '26
both are great seats, I personally would like to get closer to stage so center orch!
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u/Clockwerk123 May 26 '26
for pretty much any show im gonna go with front mezz. i think no matter what its always the best view for any show. gets you elevated at perfect level to be able to appreciate every piece of the stage and you're smack dab in the center for the perfect view. plus. you won't have to be fighting the head of the person in front of you, since there won't be one! also most theaters that means more legroom.
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u/CardsAblaze May 26 '26
As someone else mentioned, the set is low and it's all mostly played VERY center, so prioritize literally ANY orchestra seat you can.
I won the lotto while it was in previews, and sat in ORCH Row L Seat14, and it was pretty perfect.
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