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Ann-Marie · December 9, 2006, 05:17 PM

I have been to Broadway shows many times. However, this same question always comes up. What are the seats called that are up on the mezzanine level, all the way to the side, where you sit in regular chairs? Most of them have 3-4 chairs per little section. I always wondered what seating goup these are in. Does anyone know?

Avery · December 9, 2006, 05:31 PM

Very often those are Box seats...

chap7 · December 9, 2006, 06:34 PM

Are those considered good seats? I never really thought about them as I just figured those were for "the rich people".

Avery · December 9, 2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chap7

Are those considered good seats? I never really thought about them as I just figured those were for "the rich people".

It depends on what you are seeing, imho. They are usually less expensive than prime orchestra. I like them better than side orchestra since you don't have to look over anyone's head (if you are in the front two seats of the box), but they aren't as good as sitting center. And for something like ballet, they get you close but you miss the overall beauty of the macro-choreography. Probably the same is true for a big opera production at the Met, etc...

Ann-Marie · December 9, 2006, 09:38 PM

How come I have never seen them being offered for sale when purchasing tickets online?

debraxh · December 10, 2006, 02:59 AM

At the Gershwin, there is an area called "loge" which are basically on the sides in front of the front mezz. Makes sense, huh?

We were about 6 seats in from the side in the 1st row of the front mezz, and were disappointed that these seats were in front of us. Luckily my daughter was able to see well anyway.

Avery · December 10, 2006, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ann-Marie

How come I have never seen them being offered for sale when purchasing tickets online?

There really aren't many Broadway theatres that have them. I just bought some for the NYC Ballet at the New York State Theatre, but they were sold as First Ring, Side.

Mimi · December 11, 2006, 07:48 AM

We go to the theatre alot. When purchasing tickets for shows at the box office, in a theatre with box seats, we have been advised not to get these type of seats due to limited viewing of the stage.

Ann-Marie · December 11, 2006, 10:04 AM

What price catagory are they usually in?

JamminJoe · December 11, 2006, 11:20 AM

I think either Balcony or Orchestra Box is what their called.

hudson1126 · December 21, 2006, 12:39 AM

With all theaters having unique configurations, best to look each one up as needed.

http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache...2&l r=lang_en

December 9, 2006, 05:17 PM	#1
Ann-Marie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Oyster Bay, NY Posts: 1,059 Resorts: Summit at Massanutten, Sheraton Desert Oasis	NYC Broadway Shows Seats I have been to Broadway shows many times. However, this same question always comes up. What are the seats called that are up on the mezzanine level, all the way to the side, where you sit in regular chairs? Most of them have 3-4 chairs per little section. I always wondered what seating goup these are in. Does anyone know? __________________ Ann-Marie

December 9, 2006, 06:34 PM	#3
chap7 Guest BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 147	Are those considered good seats? I never really thought about them as I just figured those were for "the rich people". __________________ AKA "maverick"

December 9, 2006, 09:38 PM	#5
Ann-Marie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Oyster Bay, NY Posts: 1,059 Resorts: Summit at Massanutten, Sheraton Desert Oasis	How come I have never seen them being offered for sale when purchasing tickets online? __________________ Ann-Marie

December 11, 2006, 07:48 AM	#8
Mimi TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 12, 05 Location: Toms River, N.J. Posts: 715 Resorts: Pono Kai, 2 wks; Maui Schooner, 2 wks; Kona Coast II, 2 wks; Ocean Landings, 4 wks; Summer Bay/LV Desert Club, 3 wks	Box Seats We go to the theatre alot. When purchasing tickets for shows at the box office, in a theatre with box seats, we have been advised not to get these type of seats due to limited viewing of the stage.

December 11, 2006, 10:04 AM	#9
Ann-Marie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Oyster Bay, NY Posts: 1,059 Resorts: Summit at Massanutten, Sheraton Desert Oasis	What price catagory are they usually in? __________________ Ann-Marie

December 9, 2006, 05:31 PM	#2
Avery TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 16, 05 Location: New York Posts: 1,182	Very often those are Box seats...

December 10, 2006, 02:59 AM	#6
debraxh TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: California Posts: 1,317 Resorts: Kona Coast Resort, Mountain Retreat, Paradise Village	At the Gershwin, there is an area called "loge" which are basically on the sides in front of the front mezz. Makes sense, huh? We were about 6 seats in from the side in the 1st row of the front mezz, and were disappointed that these seats were in front of us. Luckily my daughter was able to see well anyway.

December 11, 2006, 11:20 AM	#10
JamminJoe TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 19, 06 Location: Connecticut Posts: 264 Resorts: Vacation Village at Parkway, Week 52, RCI Points. Grandview at Las Vegas, Week 11.	I think either Balcony or Orchestra Box is what their called.

December 21, 2006, 12:39 AM	#11
hudson1126 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 18, 05 Posts: 156 Resorts: Grand Summit Resort Hotel Park Plaza	Broadway Seating Charts With all theaters having unique configurations, best to look each one up as needed. http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache...2&l r=lang_en

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