Booth Theatre Seat Question

[AllThatJazz2]

Posted: 4/10/18 at 10:16pm

So it looks like I'll be trying to catch The Boys in the Band while in town. The date I can go, the two main choices seem to be either the front row Orch Right (BB) Seat 6, or back in Center Orchestra Row K. 

Does anyone know how the angle is from the front side seats in the Booth? There's one close-ish example on View From My Seat, but not much else to go on. Or would I be better served just doing Row K? Would love to do premium seats but just can't swing it at that price point.

[haterobics]

Posted: 4/10/18 at 10:21pm

Hard to say, when Bette did her show there and just sat center stage on a sofa, BB6 would be fine.

But Boys? Who knows... is the set one level? Two? What happens in the corner you may have reduced visibility into? Too many unknowns.

If everything happens in the center at the front of the stage, BB6 is fine. But for Boys? No clue.

[Patash]

Posted: 4/11/18 at 9:34am

When I bought my ticket there were a lot of seats in the front row of the mezzanine, but very few in orchestra.  I recall the Booth stage is very high and I once sat in front row of orchestra and although I'm 6 feet tall I could barely see onto the stage and lost them when they were upstage.  But I LOVE the front row mezzanine of the Booth.  Have you checked that?  That's what I got and am looking forward to it.

[AllThatJazz2]

Posted: 4/11/18 at 11:56am

Patash said: "When I bought my ticket there were a lot of seats in the front row of the mezzanine, but very few in orchestra. I recall the Booth stage is very high and I once sat in front row of orchestra and although I'm 6 feet tall I could barely see onto the stage and lost them when they were upstage. But I LOVE the front row mezzanine of the Booth. Have you checked that? That's what I got and am looking forward to it."

For my night it looks like the closest mezz seat is four rows back. I may just go with Row K - I hesitate to leave getting the ticket much longer just because so many of the non-premium seats are already picked over (and I'm not paying more for this than I did Hamilton lol). I don't have any flexibility with showtimes either this trip, as they aren't performing Sundays and I already have other shows on the books the weekend I'm there. With so many variables for the Row BB seat, may just be easier to go with the one that guarantees a decent view. 

[haterobics]

Posted: 4/11/18 at 12:18pm

The upside is the Booth is not a huge theater, so you'll be fine. I did SRO for Bette's show a few times, and even that was a perfect view.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/12/18 at 12:55am

[Theatre_Mom]

Posted: 4/12/18 at 1:26am

We had Orch row J center for Hand to God and it was a great view.  We could see all the actors facial expressions.

For Meteor Shower we got last minute tickets on stubhub --  4 or 5th row side mezz and the view was also great.

The theater is so small that I think most seats are really good.

For Boys we have side Orch Row J on the aisle and I'm happy.

I think row k center Orch would be fine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[AllThatJazz2]

Posted: 4/12/18 at 8:58am

Awesome, thanks so much everyone. Grabbed my ticket and looking forward to the show!