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Phantom seating question?

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Phantom seating question?#1
Posted: 3/22/18 at 4:24pm

I am going to see Phantom of the Opera this Summer and was wondering which is the best seating option. I have the option of sitting in the center orchestra in row J or K or sitting in the front row to the left or right in the front mezzanine. 

Also, does anyone know where the overhang falls over the orchestra? I wanted to sit in the center orchestra, but I am not sure if the overhang will block things happening above in row J or K. 

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Phantom seating question?#2
Posted: 3/22/18 at 4:38pm

I sat in row K center orchestra before and remembered having a pretty good view of the whole stage. Can't remember where the overhang falls, but I don't think you'll get blocked view.

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Phantom seating question?#3
Posted: 3/22/18 at 4:54pm

The mezz overhangs Row H.

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Phantom seating question?#4
Posted: 3/22/18 at 5:06pm

I believe the mezzanine at the Majestic overhangs the orchestra at row J. 

Having seen this show innumerable times, I recommend that you go with row J in the center orchestra. You''ll be able to see the top of the proscenium from there, and the entire chandelier ascent/descent. 

Some will disagree with me, but I find the mezzanine seating to be very removed; the front orchestra is far more immersive.

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Phantom seating question?#5
Posted: 3/22/18 at 6:39pm

Lot666 said: "I believe the mezzanine at the Majestic overhangs the orchestra at row J."

I got H from Telecharge.

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Phantom seating question?#6
Posted: 3/23/18 at 10:23am

Also, in centre orchestra, there is a row, either J or K (whienever one matches up with the cross isle) it is actually raised about half foot higher than the rows in front so the view is perfect

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27199361@N08/ Phantom at the Royal Empire Theatre
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Phantom seating question?#7
Posted: 3/23/18 at 10:30am

Justin D said: "Also, in centre orchestra, there is a row, either J or K (whienever one matches up with the cross isle) it is actually raised about half foot higher than the rows in front so the view is perfect"

Rows I and J become the entry aisles from the orchestra sides (so they only exist in the center), and row K is the first one behind the black metal rail on the sides.

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Phantom seating question?#8
Posted: 3/14/19 at 1:46pm

Can confirm that Row I is the first row of the orchestra that sits higher than all of the rows in front of it. I am in I108, dead center with an absolutely perfect view, no heads at all blocking the way, and the mezzanine overhang begins one row behind me when I look straight up. There’s a LARGE group of school kids here, estimated to be around 200+, and they are all in the rear mezzanine. Sooooo glad about that. 

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