Moulin Rouge seating - Page 4

[Broadway Bob*]

Posted: 8/11/19 at 6:33am

If I see this, I really want to sit in the Can Can seats (I believe they're called) but the Ticketmaster website won't let me buy just one. Is there some way I can buy one or am I S... out of luck??! I don't think it's fair I am being punished (or, dare I say, discriminated against) for having to see a show solo!!! Any help would be MUCH appreciated! THANKS!

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 8/11/19 at 10:48am

As someone who usually sees most shows solo, I can say it’s really not discrimination. Shows know that it is harder to sell a solo seat so if your purchase leaves a solo seat behind, the app/webpage will disallow your purchase. This is as true if you’re trying to purchase one of two seats that are together as it is if you’re trying to buy 3 of the 4 seats that are together, leaving a seat stranded by itself.

HOWEVER...if you call Ticketmaster, they may be able to assist you with your ticket purchase of just one Can Can Seat unless those are special cases. In fact, anytime I have called Telecharge or Ticketmaster to purchase a solo ticket they have been able to grab one of the seats so it shows it is unavailable so I can purchase the other. Or else I have just bought it on the phone with them. It is cheaper to buy it through the app or webpage (less fees) usually so if they can grab one seat for long enough for you to purchase the other that’s your best bet.

In fact, that’s exactly what I did for my Moulin Rouge ticket for September 28 before I decided to give in and gift my friend the seat next to me. Good luck! Let us know if that works!

Updated On: 8/11/19 at 10:48 AM

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 8/11/19 at 10:55am

Broadway Bob* said: "If I see this, I really want to sit in the Can Can seats (I believe they're called) but the Ticketmaster website won't let me buy just one. Is there some way I can buy one or am I S... out of luck??! I don't think it's fair I am being punished (or, dare I say, discriminated against) for having to see a show solo!!! Any help would be MUCH appreciated! THANKS!"

Someone posted a while back about this, and they said that even the box office won't sell a single Can Can seat, so you might be out of luck.

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 8/11/19 at 11:18am

Saw the show yesterday with my adult daughter, from MEZZ C, Row C, seats 101-102 (aisle). Great seats for a view of the depth of the stage, and fullness of the dance numbers. 

One thing not so good, if this matters to you, and ONLY if this matters to you. If you are in orchestra center, close to the front, or in the Can Can seats, you will have opportunities to get close to some of the actors, and there may be a little interaction... glances and such. Those are cool experiences. We didn't get that, so "a chacun son gout," as the French would say. 

WOMEN'S RESTROOMS: Putting this in bold, because to some of us it is important. There is no ladies room on the mezzanine level. The women's room is a floor below the orchestra level. There is a handicapped bathroom on the orchestra level.

I did not know this when I bought seats in the mezzanine. I chose aisle seats, planning to make a quick getaway at intermission. Once I discovered the bathroom situation, I asked an usher what the song just before intermission was. She didn't recall the name, but said Satine was wearing pink lingerie. So when that time came, I dashed off to the ladies room and was back upstairs (but was asked not to return to my seat) and was able to watch the last half of the number from the back. So, avoided the intermission rush.

Outside Line: We got to the theater about an hour ahead of time, and the line was massive, wrapping around the corner of the street. To my surprise the line started moving within several minutes, and at a very fast clip. We were inside in no time! Good job Al Hirschfeld staff! Worth it to get inside early, buy souvenirs (we each got a tote for $15 each), and watch sexy pre-show warmups.

[Huss417]

Posted: 8/11/19 at 1:26pm

Funny about the restrooms. I was center aisle in the orchestra H 2-4 and the last note of I Will Always Love You before the house lights came up I was out the door and upstairs for the Mens Room. 

Updated On: 8/11/19 at 01:26 PM

[MidnightRadio]

Posted: 8/12/19 at 9:26am

Just a quick question; deciding between the extreme side partial view seats in OrchL and OrchR, either F11 or F12. See that they're similar enough from viewfrommyseat but my question is would i miss more of the show from either sitting in house left or right or is it much the same? 

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 8/12/19 at 9:51am

MidnightRadio said: "Just a quick question; deciding between the extreme sidepartial view seats in OrchL and OrchR, either F11 or F12. See that they're similar enough from viewfrommyseat but my question is would i miss more of the show from either sitting in house left or right or is it much the same?"

For what it's worth, G 14 is priced higher than G 13, so, unless it's some weird Ticketmaster thing, maybe they consider far house right to be less partial than house left.

[PatrickDC]

Posted: 8/17/19 at 5:56pm

 

 

Just saw MR. I was anxious about the height of the passerelle for Row C (the first row of traditional seats behind the CanCan tables). But no problems with sight lines. I’m 5’9 and my eye level was basically level with the top. 

**MINOR SPOILERS**

PROs: Tons of interaction with the cast before and during. Today, Danny poked me with his cane in the opening number and lovingly called me “filth”. The girls and some of the boys make intense sustained staring eye contact; if you’re uncomfortable with this type of fourth wall breaking, the first couple rows aren’t for you. Great to see the costumes up close and it’s definitely immersive. 

CONs: The price of $349 LOL but hell, I only get here once or twice a year. My neck aches a bit for staring up at the performers, Santine’s two (three?) trapeze entrances aren’t as dramatic. The second time when she lands on the passerelle I really thought she was going to drop in my lap! It’s a LOUD show which I didn’t mind a bit  however, there are some small speakers in the passerelle wall, one directly in front of us that blasted some music once in a while. Really loved the show and these seats, however, I’m sure the overall experience is better from rows G or H or so. 

Not a great pic but here was our view from C103/104:

https://postimg.cc/zH8BnkNs


Takimg a disco nap then off to Beetlejuice tonight and tomorrow, Cher. 

Updated On: 8/17/19 at 05:56 PM

[Pose2]

Posted: 8/17/19 at 9:46pm

I saw it in the same seats and loved every minute of it!  To be up close to see all the costumes, and the interaction with the cast is something I will never forget. It's loud AF but I really enjoyed that aspect of it. It's such a fun show.  

[goovermon]

Posted: 8/18/19 at 11:52pm

I bought my tickets before I realized some of the seats are obstructed by the elephant.. (in the room.. tehee). 

I have front Mezzanine Right seats A10 and A12. I realize obviously I'll be close to the elephant. Any ideas how my view will be (or if it will be affected). 

[bear88]

Posted: 8/23/19 at 2:35am

Due to another trip that involves cross-country travel, I am contemplating a quick stop in New York City to catch this at the tail end of next month. But I'm stuck with a Friday or Saturday night, so that limits my options considerably. From the sound of it, the sides are bad, the rear mezzanine is bad. Is that overstating it? The people pleased with their seats are close to the center or are in a prime mezzanine spot.

Are there cheaper seats, on the side or further back in the orchestra or mezzanine, that you folks think would be worth it? (This show isn't going anywhere for a while, so I will have other chances to see it in the future.)

[Lot666]

Posted: 8/23/19 at 9:53am

bear88 said: "Are there cheaper seats, on the side or further back in the orchestra or mezzanine, that you folks think would be worth it? (This show isn't going anywhere for a while, so I will have other chances to see it in the future.)"

We sat in center orchestra row P. Although this is behind the mezz overhang, the only thing we missed was the first few seconds of Satine's descent to the stage. These seats definitely weren't cheap, but everything in front of row P was even more expensive. IMHO, this show is not worth the current premium pricing; if you have the luxury of time, I would wait a while for the "new hot ticket" demand to wane a bit.

Updated On: 8/23/19 at 09:53 AM

[PatrickDC]

Posted: 8/23/19 at 12:12pm

Lot666 said: "IMHO, this show is not worth the current premium pricing; if you have the luxury of time, I would wait a while for the "new hot ticket" demand to wane a bit."

I have to agree. The show is spectacular and all, but I feel the designers had to do that when they realized what a flimsy, dull, and uninteresting show they would have otherwise. Just my opinion. We paid $349 for Row C. Great seats to get totally immersed, but not worth the hyped-up price. We had more fun at Beetlejuice for nearly half the price! Unless you feel this is a show you HAVE to see now, I'd recommend waiting for the prices to drop. 

[ArtMan]

Posted: 8/23/19 at 7:14pm

Lot666 said: "bear88 said: "Are there cheaper seats, on the side or further back in the orchestra or mezzanine, that you folks think would be worth it? (This show isn't going anywhere for a while, so I will have other chances to see it in the future.)"

We sat in center orchestra row P. Although this is behind the mezz overhang, the only thing we missed was the first few seconds of Satine'sdescent to the stage. These seats definitely weren't cheap, but everything in front of row P was even more expensive. IMHO, this show is not worth the current premium pricing; if you have the luxury of time, I would wait a while for the "new hot ticket" demand to wanea bit."

Lot666, I am going to be sitting row T center orchestra. Would you think I would have about the same view as you or a lot worse?  Thanks in advance.

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 8/23/19 at 7:21pm

Sat in the very last row center of the mezzanine, and it's tough to see lots of what goes on on the catwalk. It's not a show that plays to the back of the theatre. Front mezz? Sure. It also takes forever to get out of there since everyone stops to take a picture with the set.

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 8/23/19 at 9:17pm

DramaTeach said: "Sat in the very last row center of the mezzanine, and it's tough to see lots of what goes on on the catwalk. It's not a show that plays to the back of the theatre. Front mezz? Sure.It also takes forever to get out of there since everyone stops to take a picture with the set."

For what it is worth, I sat front row mezzanine on the aisle (tickets were only $179 for whatever reason when I bought tickets back in February) and even there I couldn’t see either of the sides of the catwalk. It doesn’t make much of a difference because nothing really happens there but I would have thought it would have been designed a bit better.

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 8/23/19 at 10:36pm

Yeah, I thought this theater was a bad idea because of the mezz overhang. Basically no one in the Mezz can see all of the catwalk stuff, but there’s nothing much important that happens there.

The line to get into the theater is quite long, so I jumped in like at 7:00pm on the dot - show is suppose to start at 7 - got on StubHub and got a $60 last minute ticket. Last row of the mezz. But I thought it was a fabulous seat. Full view. Could see the catwalk just fine and got to take in all the stage pictures. Also the row ended up being empty so I had all the leg room!

[bear88]

Posted: 8/23/19 at 11:56pm

I'll ask again, because a Sunday night in September could be an option and the availability is a little better. Options include:

Rear orchestra, on the aisle for $229 plus crazy fees or mezzanine Rows J and K for the same price on the far sides; or Row L in mezzanine, five or six seats on the side for the low, low price of $173 plus fees.

Anything appealing, or are these seats still a reach for what we would see. What would you choose, if you were definitely going to go? (I am not expecting the greatest show of all time, just something fun where I won't feel ripped off for what I see.)

Hmm. Most of these seats are comparable to Hadestown in the rear mezzanine on the Saturday night before... I've seen it, but still.

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 8/24/19 at 12:24am

Even if I were rich, I don't think ANY show is worth premium pricing. I'd never spend $349, etc. That kind of amount only sets up expectations that I doubt any show could meet. (Happily, I saw "Moulin Rouge!" for far less, and I loved it!)

By the way, if you're wondering about how the stage looks from your seat, try the A View From My Seat page for ''Moulin Rouge!'' Maybe you'll find something comparable there.

http://aviewfrommyseat.com/theater/Moulin+Rouge%21/

Updated On: 8/24/19 at 12:24 AM

[PatrickDC]

Posted: 8/24/19 at 2:08am

Yeah, $349 was expensive (excessive?) and the most I’ve ever paid. But we only get to NYC once or twice a year to see a few shows, so we splurge. If I lived in NYC and went to the theater more often, I’d spend less so I could see more shows. 

[Lot666]

Posted: 8/26/19 at 9:37am

ArtMan said: "Lot666 said: "I am going to be sitting row T center orchestra. Would you think I would have about the same view as you or a lot worse? Thanks in advance."

Visually, most every aspect of this show is "big", so distance from the stage isn't as much of an issue as the mezzanine overhang for rear orchestra seats. From row P, we could see pretty much to the top of the proscenium, but we could not see the beginning of Satine's descent. I suspect that, from row T, the mezzanine overhang might block the top of the proscenium. If so, you can take pictures from closer up, before the show actually starts (it's actually encouraged). As long as you didn't pay a fortune for your tickets, you'll probably be satisfied with the view for most of the show.

[Lot666]

Posted: 8/26/19 at 9:40am

bear88 said: "Rear orchestra, on the aisle for $229 plus crazy fees or mezzanine Rows J and K for the same price on the far sides; or Row L in mezzanine, five or six seats on the side for the low, low price of $173 plus fees."

Which row in rear orchestra?

 

[astorian_ofthe_heart]

Posted: 9/16/19 at 1:02pm

Has anyone sat in Mezzanine rows L, M, or N, seats 20-26? I'm purchasing tickets for my company's holiday party, and I'm very worried about the elephant obstruction. About where would the elephant obstruction end? Around seat 16 or 18? Sorry for the specific questions! I looked at aviewfrommyseat, but there aren't any pictures for the right side of the house, everything is from the left side. Thanks guys!

[chris1978]

Posted: 9/16/19 at 2:35pm

Just wanted to post about my experience. I saw it from Center Orchestra row S and from Standing Room Only spots 2 and 4.  Row S was a great seat, I couldn't really see the Windmill or Elephant(only the bottom parts of each) and the top most part of the stage was cut off by the overhang.  It was a great seat and the price at $189 was fine considering the prices of the seats in front of it.  One negative which happened a bit to me, we had someone tall right in front of us and it made the view a bit difficult. I'd imagine it would be worse for someone under 5'9, you'd probably need a booster seat which in turn could block the person behind you. SRO actually had a similar view but since you're standing you get a full view of the stage, except for the same issues I noted in row S.  Pretty good view and definitely worth the $50 if you can stand through a show.

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 9/16/19 at 2:45pm

Any thoughts on J17 ou J19? Really great price but marked as partial view, are they?