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Good Seats For the Theatre
By James Emery Vigh of profbruno.com
Okay. So you decide that you would like to attend the theatre with your significant other. What are considered good seats? It depends on the theatre, and what type of show you plan to attend. All theatres are different and are not created equally, but many will have a seating layout similar to the State Theatre, which is part of Playhouse Square Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This theatre is divided into several sections. Downstairs, there is what's called the "orchestra". The bottom half of the orchestra closest to the stage is called the "Dress Circle". Be careful with the "Dress Circle" designation. Various theatres may have this in an entirely different spot. If you attend a concert in a symphony hall, for example, the Dress Circle may be the first few rows upstairs. The point is, the Dress Circle contains what are considered to be the best seats in the house for that venue. So make sure that you ask. The top half of the orchestra is just called the orchestra. In some theatres such as the State, there are side boxes on the extreme left and right hand side close to the stage. Upstairs at the State there are 4 different types of seats. First there are the upstairs boxes which are right above the downstairs boxes and are also close but above the stage. Next there is the loge area. At the State, these are the first 3 rows upstairs. Above that there is the Mezzanine, which can take up any number of rows. Above that there is the balcony. In general, the best seats in the house are Dress Circle and the Loges. But like I said, it depends on the type of show. --STAND-UP COMEDY--
Dress Circle, Loge and Lower and Upper Boxes are the best seats. Mezzanine are also usually pretty good. --OPERA and BALLET --
Dress Circle and Loge. But in Dress Circle, after the first 4 rows. People who sit in these first rows are more interested in being seen, but they are not the best seats. Why? You are too close to the orchestra pit. The music will seem unbalanced because you'll be too close to some of the instruments. If you're in the center, the conductor may be in your way. --ROCK CONCERT--
If you go to these things, it doesn't matter. But if you are close to the stage on the sides, you will hear REALLY well. That's where the speakers usually are. --BROADWAY--
Definitely Dress Circle or Loge. For Opera, Ballet, and Broadway, stay away from the side boxes (both upper and lower). People who request these seats think that just because they are close to the stage, that makes them great seats. Nope. These seats are too close and too far off to the side. One third to one half of the stage will be cut off from view. Now this depends on the set layout for that show, but these are not good seats in general. Some people sit there merely to be seen and not to see anything. One last thing. Depending on the show, if you want good or great seats, buy EARLY. The best seats go first. If it is a subscriber show, the window of opportunity is very short. For the really popular shows, if you want any seat at all, you better buy early even for a weeknight show. I hope this helps.
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State Theatre Seating Chart
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Some more good info from James. Keep them coming!
CONTRIBUTOR'S REPLY
Thanks, Keith. I will certainly try.
It's great having someone on the inside, giving good information.
Thanks for sharing, Jim.
Best to you.
Frederick
CONTRIBUTOR'S REPLY
Thanks Frederick, I appreciate it.
Jim loved your IRONIC comment that rock show goers will hear REALLY well in some seats to the side!
Informative Intel.
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Thanks, Ron. The volume for rock shows usually approach ear-splitting anyway, no matter where you are. But if you're in front of one of those speaker stacks...
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