SYLVIA Seating Suggestions?

[newsie20841]

Posted: 12/9/15 at 8:49pm

Hi everyone! 

 

I am looking for some advice from anyone who has seen Sylvia.  If given the choice between rear orchestra (last three rows), rear mezzanine, or front balcony, which do you think would be best for this show?  I am looking into tickets on behalf of a friend who is a huge Annaleigh Ashford fan, so I’m looking for the seating that provides the best view of her performance in particular.  I’ve read she spends a great deal of time on the floor.  (She is playing a dog after all&hellip  Does the rear orchestra provide a good perspective for seeing those scenes, or would the view from higher up be preferred?

 

Also, if you saw the show through TDF where were your seats?  The TDF listing says seats will most likely by rear mezzanine or front balcony.  Was this accurate, or did you get lucky and end up with better seats?

 

Many of you have been very helpful with my seating questions in the past and I greatly appreciate the help!  Thanks again!

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 12/9/15 at 9:01pm

There's a balcony at the Cort? I've seen the show twice, from the rear orchestra and from the front mezz. Between the two, I would definitely saw front mezz. You have a very clear view. I spoke to someone who sat in the front orchestra and said it was hard to see Annaleigh at times when she was on the floor. The view from the rear orchestra is not bad (especially since it's a smaller theatre) but I found the sound weirdly muffled.

 

I hope your friend enjoys the show whatever you decide.

[bfreak]

Posted: 12/9/15 at 9:38pm

I know this doesn't really help, but I sat orchestra left row H and the view was excellent. The rear orchestra usually has a very steep overhang at this theatre, so I'd go with rear mezzanine. It's not that far back or high up. But I'm sure you could even get some closer mezz or orch seats at a good discount either way.

[Broadway Joe]

Posted: 12/9/15 at 9:42pm

With tdf I sat 2nd row in the  right mezzanine.  Great seats and I could see everyones facial expressions clear as day. 

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 12/9/15 at 10:13pm

Unfortunately from every seat you can see the same non performance by  Matthew Broderick. Hopefully the lousy attendance record that Sylvia has had shows that he can no longer attract an audience and they can stop hiring this non talent.

[haterobics]

Posted: 12/9/15 at 10:49pm

A non-expression is still a facial expression, no?!

[mc1227]

Posted: 12/9/15 at 11:11pm

I sat in rear mezz and the seats were fine.  This was when it first opened.  I saw it again a few weeks later with TDF and got 3rd row orchestra.  I actually thought the rear mezz was a better view.

Despite certain criticism, he is actually really good in this show, it's a great role for him.  The entire cast is fabulous.

Updated On: 12/9/15 at 11:11 PM

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 1:28am

South Fl Marc said: "Unfortunately from every seat you can see the same non performance by  Matthew Broderick. Hopefully the lousy attendance record that Sylvia has had shows that he can no longer attract an audience and they can stop hiring this non talent.

 

"

Have you even seen this show? Sheesh. 

 

I have sat on every level at the Cort and have never had a bad experience. Personally, I think that the view from the front balcony at the Cort is one of my favorites at this specific theater. I'd go for that first, and then for rear-mezzanine because it is not a deep mezzanine. Rear orchestra would be my last choice as it feels further than the other two options in my opinion. 

 

Vintage: How did you not realize a huge balcony above you from your rear-mezzanine seat?! What did you think was above you?! Hah. 

[TerrenceIsTheMann]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 12:20pm

This is actually Matthew Broderick's best performance in a little while. Also, even if you're not a fan of him, I found all 4 members of the cast to be very good. They all bring something different to the table.
I sat in the last row orchestra and I thought it was fine. There is an overhang but all of the action is pretty much downstage center so you don't miss much. Just depends if you're a mezzanine fan or not.