I am trying to decide which section to purchase tickets in. I don't want to spend a lot of money, but I still want to be able to see everything with no obstructions. Does anyone have any advice? I was looking online and it said that the dress circle isn't the best place because it is under the loge and balcony. I have never been to this theater before and want to make the experience special. Thanks in advance.
It will be great. You won't be disappointed. I also think you get excellent sound in the Loge. Like in the Oriental Theatre, the voices can get dropped in the front Orchestra if you're sitting too close.
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I've seen a couple of shows on the cheap at the Cadillac Palace and have always sat on the side Dress Circle. Bottom line: If you're considering the side Dress Circle, don't sit any closer than Row GG.
The view from the balcony isn't terrible as long as you're not in the very back (I was a couple of rows from the back and missed a couple of this happening waaaay upstage and the taller setpieces). The sound however is really not great up there, so I would recommend closer. Have a good time, it's a beautiful theater!
It was done by the same guys who did the Oriental & Chicago theaters - Rapp & Rapp.
Last time I was there was when it was basically a catering facility for the Bismarck Hotel next door. All the seats from the orchestra had been removed & ugly, unnecessary sound baffels were hung from the ceiling.