Hayes Theater

[nickk518]

Don't know if this is a thread already... Just got tix for Torch Song and I was wondering if anyone knows what Mezz Row G left side is like? Just got the $69 seats for that section.

[Mr. Nowack]

I believe that the interior has been drastically altered due to the St James being expanded for FROZEN, so it's likely nobody knows.

[haterobics]

Lobby Hero is at the Hayes now, so it shouldn't be that much of a mystery. Also, I doubt the St. James expansion was literally into the Hayes. They only bought the alley between the theaters.

[Robbie2]

Check this out

http://2stonbroadway.com/theatre/#renderings

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/05/theater/helen-hayes-lobby-hero-kenneth-lonergan.html



 
 

[BroadwayConcierge]

I sat in Row F of the mezz for Lobby Hero and had zero problems with the view. Felt very close. One of the better mezzes on Broadway.

[Mr. Nowack]

I didn't realize there was a show there. OOPS!

[Danielle49]

Has anyone sat in the front side orchestra at the renovated Hayes? Looking at either orchestra F9 or O5 for Straight White Men. I could also do mezz row A on the side but not sure if the lights/railing would get in the way. Leaning toward orch F to be closer, but wanted to see if anyone had input on the sightlines.

[thesmash]

Danielle49 said: "Has anyone sat in the front side orchestra at the renovated Hayes? Looking at either orchestra F9 or O5 for Straight White Men. I could also do mezz row A on the side but not sure if the lights/railing would get in the way. Leaning toward orch F to be closer, but wanted to see if anyone had input on the sightlines."

I sat in H9/H11 (whichever is closer to the wall, my sister had the other seat). I ran into occasional small issues with Lobby Hero but i'd say it was maybe 5% of the time.

[Scarywarhol]

Just wondering if anyone who has been there before and after the renovation could comment on how successful/different it is. Was always so cramped in there, with a dilapidated community theater vibe...

[bandit964]

It's still very cramped in the theater. I had Mezz E 2&4. Was very happy to have the aisle as the leg room is tight.

The lobby looks nice; they have pops of orange in places. The basement is nicely done as are the restrooms but the staircase down to the basement lounge is almost one-way-narrow.

The painted interior is interesting. I hope it holds up.