This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Overall, the Balcony provides some of the best ticket deals for seeing shows at the CIBC Theater. Having seen the original production in it's opening week in New York we had )possible unfair) high expectations for the show in Chicago. The dates I have found tickets are for stalls row c, 29 to 32 d row 36-39, e row 10-13 what do you reckon? Thank you! During a hot market the returns can be quite lucrative as the home increases in value during the construction period. The best seats are 101 to 114 in the first four rows, A to D. The last primary section is the balcony which is the furthest away from the theater and has 350 seats in total, excluding the 26 seats in the standing row. I'm not complaining that it's sold out, I've seen it once and had my chance to buy more tickets, but that seems crazy to me. From the very back of the orchestra, the top level of the stage will be cut off. Section Mezzanine L anonymous Oct 18, 2021 Youll all have a brilliant view! Patrons at the stage barrier must be monitored and water administered to those in need. Four good reasons to indulge in cryptocurrency! To me, the least desirable seats are those all the way on the sides. There are 4 of us and still box stall seats available so Im wondering if that would be better. Recommended experiences in and around Chicago. Elderly people and those with ambulatory issues are encouraged to seek seats on one of the lower levels. However, if you decide to go right from the source, you are not as likely to find tickets for the night you are hoping for. Thats a though one, theyre all great seats and really close to the stage. Having heard all the hype I was skeptical. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. On the below seating chart, the darker the color the worse the seats. NYC was second row, tonight was about 10 rows back which was actually better. The CIBC Theater Balcony consists of four sections labeled Left, Left Center, Right Center and Right. You might buy mezzanine tickets to a concert so that you have a good view of the stage. I also like the feeling that their voices are coming from a specific spot on the stage, namely a person's head, not from a vague spot up front, and this is a way to do it. this really helped me to deside which seats to pick . It is located at 226 W 46th St., right in the heart Manhattan, New York City. Interview: Songwriters Brandy Clark & Shane McAnally Discuss SHUCKED, McDonald, Mueller, Jordan & More to Perform in P-Town This Summer, Groban & Ashford in SWEENEY TODD On Broadway - P/reviews & News Thread, Shucked to begin on Broadway at The Nederlander on March 8th 2023. But be aware, I only had about 45 minutes from the notification that I won, until the tickets expired. It has also revived a lot of curiosity about just who the guy that we see every day on the $10 bill really was. Any seat in a theatre is a good seat, regardless of where they're situated. Hi (im so sorry if this has posted twice) but you mention that the upper circle has awful leg room (my bf is 6ft2 so I am worried about the legroom situation). Stalls Rear. While you should almost always seek middle seats, in the dress circle, row number will be your top priority. The entire cast was outstanding and has to rival/equal Broadway. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Partial View Seats for Hamilton. Hi there, I am looking for the best combination of leg room (partner has a very bad knee and isnt able to bend it for hours on end), price and view. Balcony Seating These seem to be the only face value seats really left for many performances for the next few months. I'm so used to Broadway (I saw about 11 Broadway shows last year) that I didn't even realize how small they were relative to touring company theaters until I read posts about it on TA! The highest and farthest seats at Boston Opera House are known as Balcony seats. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. And in LA, the show is playing at the Pantages Theatre. This makes the term nose bleed seem insufficient. Nobody wants to miss out on tickets completely and if you are told that youd better buy the presale instead of waiting for the onsale it means that the onsale can hold better tickets and better inventory so that others who might not accept 200 level or back of the floor wont have to they can squabble over the good . I missed a couple things happening on the second level but it wasn't substantial. NJ_BroadwayGirl said: "Does anyone have experience with the partial view seats in the front of the orchestra? "I also love how Ticketmaster claims to fight robots or scalping - then you see 10 seats in a row up sale at a crazy markupthrough their sanctionedresale marketplace. These seats traditionally overhang approximately the first 12 rows of the orchestra seats. And know that you pay after you win, thanks for the info. Typically, stalls seats can be regarded as some of the best seats in the auditorium, due to their close proximity to the stage. You can purchase them directly from the box office, too. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Hamilton's Broadway tour has stops in 25 locales across the nation. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. . 18th birthday present for my son and we are travelling from Ireland so want to get this right . If being close to the artist listening to loud music and dancing with a large crowd is your idea of fun, then floor seats are worth it. . Grand Circle Rear. Today, he is just as exciting as a figure. Wayne Brady starred as Burr and the character doing King George was fantastic & entertaining. Yay to Belmont!Agee with another reviewer that Eliza was not the best cast member(Angelica and Peggy were much better) she seemed to squint a lot . Its fine!! Views from the Orchestra are largely good, although the depth of the auditorium means seats behind row T are more likely to feel distant. I believe these are 60 seats whilst thats a bit expensive for quite an obstructed view, at Hamilton prices these are a pretty good deal. Leave a comment down below or join me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!! and did you do it for new york or touring. OTOH, when we saw On The town from the 6th rows side it was near perfect and I did not feel we missed much off to our side. I'd rather sit there and be able to see everything on the second level state center and right than miss the entire second level sitting in the back of the orchestra. Brilliant news. And this interest has extended beyond just the Broadway production. The additional seats are spread across the box sections, the pit and the standing row. Created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the show has expanded and has begun tours in other cities. And the seats will be good. Stalls. What are the best seats in a concert hall? It was honestly fine from even Row W. Yes the mezzanine touched right on the actors heads I'd say--- but you could pretty much see everything. A bit of a birds eye view. Feels distant and you would miss the small details/facial expressions and the top half of people stood on the rear platform onstage. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. I sat in Row G on the far left aisle last week. The interactive charts at this site are helpful: http://broadwayscene.com/broadway-theatre-seating-charts/, To be honest, if I am buying in person, I usually ask the person at the window for their recommendation. The center portions of C through F are also acceptable. Overall, Id say yes, balcony seats are worth it. Its mainly for my wife and 14 year old daughter as they are big Hamilton fans. I really just want to experience the show again so I don't know if I would mind too much if I missed a little. There are two major Broadway plays we want to see "Hamilton" and "Dear Evan Hanson" I had been looking for seats for weeks and stumbled upon some Lodge seats in row H that were too good to pass up. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Steel decking is also considered to be the most economic material for mezzanine floors. Section Orchestra AriZoNaiCe Nov 12, 2022 Absolutely fantastic seat. I would choose center rear mezzanine seats over front row side seats any day. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I believe these are 60 seats whilst thats a bit expensive for quite an obstructed view, at Hamilton prices these are a pretty good deal. I have received good advice, and in one case a really nice upgrade from what I planned to purchase. Seats in this area are often priced $10 to $20 less than our best orchestra seats. This is about a year too late butI saw the show last night. Drunk Shakespeare Performance in Chicago 90-Minute Chicago River Architecture Tour. The balcony has some of the cheapest seats in the theater. Sorry for the slow reply. Good luck! Manage Settings "Limited View Due to the Pole" (Balcony Right Center) - - There is a pole in Row G which is what obstructs the view here. Download the Ticketmaster app, available on iOS and Android. Yes, i'ts worth it--will be a/the highlight of your trip. checking in to see the row w seats were? Each of these venues has its own seating chart. Even if the seats are not ideal, this is a great balance of price and pleasure. Concrete One of the most durable types of mezzanine flooring is concrete. Dress Circle Seating If your ticket says "Limited view" or "Obstructed view," stick with the soundtrack on Spotify. Take a shot and check out this cultural phenomenon. :). Gearing up for 2020. You only miss around 20% of the stage on the side closest to you and only 5% of the action. 7 Which is better, front mezzanine or orchestra seating? Unfortunately, with Hamilton being ridiculously popular and overpriced currently we dont have much choice when it comes to seats but hopefully this will be helpful to someone!! Whether you need the best Orchestra Seats, Front Mezzanine, or the cheapest Balcony seats, our large inventory makes it easy to find the right tickets. Im looking at 4 tickets for around 100 . It can really help you feel good when you have a great live experience. I'm not complaining that it's sold out, I've seen it once and had my chance to buy more tickets, but that seems crazy to me.". The lyrics and music is complex and some recommend you listen to it before the show. Upper Circle. We won in Chicago and got 2nd row seats together. You may be unlucky if a taller audience member takes the seat infront of you as the rake isnt the best Ive seen. ;-) At that performance I got a look at the rear mezzanine seats - I would not be able to see a darn thing from back there. Rather than put all of your hopes in random chance, you can search around for cheap tickets on the various ticket sites. and I therefore suffer in a number of these seats. Rear Mezzanine guide. As is the case with the majority of . Posted: 8/5/15 at 4:39pm. I am so sorry for the terrible quality of this photo!! On the other hand, the intermediate floor between two main floors of a building is known as the mezzanine. First, to get to the balcony is a hike up. This is considerably smaller than many cities in the US that have one really big theatre for Broadway national tours. To get more information on Hamilton or to purchase tickets, please visit our Hamilton show details page. On average, the Orchestra is the most expensive area of the Broadway Theatre seating chart. anonymous Oct 16, 2022 Excellent seats! Royal Circle Slips (Left). We have booked tickets for October 2021, Sunday matinee performance, Royal Circle seats J1 J5. Also pay attention to the red dots- those represent poles in the theatre which of course create obstructed views. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Season tickets (505) 277-9771 We sat in Row V once and could not see the actors when they were up on the scaffold, and a fair amount of action takes place up there. The unique look at an often-overlooked founding father has created a lot of interest. Grand Tier seats are located one level above the Orchestra and seating is on more of an incline than the Orchestra. Save 10% with coupon. If its your first time seeing the show, maybe opt for a seat where you can see the entire stage but otherwise these are a great option! Photos: Inside Rehearsals for Michael R. Jackson's WHITE GIRL IN DANGER, Online Petition Calls Out School For Cancelling Play With LGBTQ+ Characters. Anything from A to V can be relied upon to provide a clear, open sightline, with absolute prime seating located between rows E and P. These will give you the most unobstructed view of the stage, seated far enough back to take in every angle without cranking your neck and close enough to commit every vivid detail to memory. I nearly bought tickets in the stalls for more money and a worse view. Royal Circle Row J Seat 35. Hope you enjoy the show and the fabulous view!! Could see the entire stage, didnt feel too distant, great rake so the tall guy infront of me didnt obstruct my view. Cooper, Esparza, and More Will Lead OLIVER! Seats were pretty good, and you can see almost everything on the stage. Are they good seats? The production lived up to and surpassed many of them. In the past six months I sat far back in the center orchestra (row S or T, I think) for Hamilton, and in row R in the side orchestra (about 3 or 4 seats off one of the center aisles) for School of Rock. But not much happens on the top level. The word "balcony" has a certain nose-bleed connotation, and ticket buyers are less spooked by the word "mezzanine." Front mezzanine seats are usually as good as orchestra seats, sometimes better, depending on the show. While most names were not recognizable to us, one certainly was Wayne Brady! Are presale tickets better than general sale? Again in general, the first four or five rows of the balcony are usually as good or better than rear orchestra seats. And if you do end up winning the discount lottery, you can always sell your more expensive tickets on a site like this! We had heard about it for a few years and really wanted to experience it I made a mistake, its actually Royal Circle seats J4-J7 so hopefully slightly better view. We went to a matinee but saw no degradation in quality. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-71752866', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Row S/T have only partial views, though the tickets do not state this. No obstructive view. No obstructive view. At intermission I went to stand in one of the SRO spots, and the view was obstructed by the mezzanine overhang, as described earlier. Id love to sit there!! I think if it were me Id choose the ones on row c just because theyre the most central! you'll have a great time - there really is nothing quite like a Broadway show (or the West End in London, of course). Thanks again for your help, much appreciated. I sat in one of the restricted view aisle seats and the view was great, the restriction is due to the hand rail next to you and was very minimal. You can go to our Saenger Theatre-New Orleans seat . 2023 TicketsTo.org - Get Your Tickets Here. They were the same price as balcony seats. It feels a lot closer than the grand circle does and although you miss the side of the stage closest to you, you still have a great view of the action. Didn't ruin our enjoyment of the show, but being that close was not my favorite. Quite distant but a good view if there are no heads in the way that is. Stall Central Front Row A25. There are several sites that are highly reputable. I sat in Row Q, and the view was great. The viewing angles here are extreme, which means you are likely to have difficulty viewing some sections of the stage. I like seeing the actors faces, their expressions, their eyes light up, their mugging for the audience. It might be an ever so slight side view but I doubt it would affect your enjoyment of the show! The production lived up to and surpassed many of them. I agree with most of what you wrote but disagree about side seats. Thanks so much from this American who is dropping a bundle to go and wants to make it count! Balcony seats are two levels above the orchestra and have a steeper incline which provides a different viewing experience than the Grand Tier and Orchestra. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I sat in Row B off to the left I thought they were great seats, but the extreme left side of stage was blocked. Access to the Balcony requires at least three sets of stairs. Your Theatre Experience This play was fantastic. His story is now a part of Broadway history, too. ! Hamilton has become one of the most popular and bestselling musicals of all-time. You might not sell your tickets right away, so we recommend pricing them competitively to ensure that you are not losing out. You also get an incredible vista of one of musics greatest buildings. Enjoy the show! These currently include Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Important note on Hamilton, which I've seen 4 times: the orchestra seats further back than (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? As far as the Orchestra Left and Orchestra Right seats, the higher the seat number on your Hamilton tickets, the further you will be from center, so if you have a choice, opt for the lowest number possible. I've already seen the show so I wouldn't be crushed if I got one of those seats and it wasn't perfect (I really just want to experience it again), but I also don't want to throw my money away if they're really bad. Thats so great to hear! 5 What are good seats at Little Caesars Arena? I found the post I was thinking of, but she's talking about Row G. Maybe some of it would apply to your choice. Amongst all the three sections, the orchestra has some of the best seats in the theatre. I have learned to ask about legroom! Hi Anita! You wouldnt have any of the royal circle overhang in view from here and would have a good view of the whole stage. Can banks make loans out of their required reserves? What is the difference between a balcony and a mezzanine? My wonderful wife played the soundtrack for weeks before we attended the play and it really changed my mind. Could see the entire stage and was not bad looking slightly down on the performers. The closer you are to the stage, the more of an issue it becomes as the corner of the stage can get cut off from view. Everyone knows that the best place to be at a concert is on the floor, right in front of the stage. Not too far away at all. Besides for the view, the biggest issue is the steepness of the stairs. You can see about two-thirds of the stage without any issue. Theatre In Chicago features the most comprehensive listings, news, reviews, and pre-theatre dining suggestions for the shows that are currently playing in the Chicago area as well as future productions of shows. Just like the dress circle, when purchasing Hamilton tickets, prioritize row over central seating, though both aspects will affect your viewing quality. Mezzanine Seating If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Because the floor is not sloped much, this is particularly important to note for small-statured patrons. Thanks for finding that Mac, much appreciated! Hi Whitney ! I will now go back and make a much more informed decision - Thank you! A lot of the sites carry the same tickets, but just display them differently. Pretty good seat for a very affordable price. (It was a promotion that hadn't sold out.). This might not seem like a feasible performance, but it has been perfected in a way that captures not just the tension of the creation of America but also highlights the complex person that was Hamilton. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Hi. Also, the first row of any balcony seats is considered mezzanine seats. While it won't completely ruin your experience, this annoyance can be avoided by purchasing tickets in the Front Balcony. Batflip19 3 yr. ago No prob - best of luck! On the west sideline (sections 120-124), fans will be closer to the team benches and scorers table. Cooper, Esparza, and you can always sell your tickets right away, so we pricing. Encouraged to seek seats on one of the show and did you do it for new York or.... You wouldnt have any of the best seats in the Theater, 2022 fantastic... 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