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Are mezzanine tickets good?

Are mezzanine tickets good?

Mezzanine. “Mezzanine” is a somewhat deceptive term. The word “balcony” has a certain nose-bleed connotation, and ticket buyers are less spooked by the word “mezzanine.” Front mezzanine seats are usually as good as orchestra seats, sometimes better, depending on the show.

What’s the difference between orchestra and mezzanine seats?

Closer up on the sides, close to the aisle, can be better than center orchestra farther back. The mezzanine is different than the balcony-it is lower and closer to the stage (and front mezzanine seats are generally the same price as orchestra seats, while balcony seats are usually the least expensive).

What is rear mezzanine?

Rear Mezzanine guide. The Rear Mezzanine is in the same balcony area as the Front Mezzanine, with the stairs and a horizontal aisle dividing the two. These seats are elevated above the Front Mezzanine to provide good value, although slightly distant, views of the stage.

Is mezzanine the same as balcony?

The mezzanine is different than the balcony-it is lower and closer to the stage (and front mezzanine seats are generally the same price as orchestra seats, while balcony seats are usually the least expensive). If so, the balcony will be higher and farther away.

Is mezzanine better than balcony?

What does mezzanine mean in Theatre?

: a small floor that is between two main levels of a building and that is usually in the form of a balcony. : the lowest balcony in a theater.

Which is better orchestra or Mezzanine?

Closer up on the sides, close to the aisle, can be better than center orchestra farther back. Mezzanine seating can offer a more panoramic view and, if you’re in the first row or two, you’ll often be closer to the stage than you would have been in the orchestra.

Where are the best seats at the Minskoff Theatre?

The Minskoff Theatre is one of the biggest theatres on Broadway and as such, there are a lot of seats with a pretty neat view of the stage. The seats with the best views however are in the Center Orchestra, specifically Rows C-M. You get a direct view of the stage without any obstructions.

When did The Lion King play at the Minskoff?

Well, the wise executives at Disney did, leading to the premiere of The Lion King musical at the New Amsterdam theatre in 1996, before moving production to the Minskoff theatre in 2006. If you’re planning to revisit this Disney classic on stage, our Minskoff theatre seating chart guide is here for you.

Which is smaller the orchestra or the mezzanine?

The second and only elevated section of the Minskoff, the mezzanine is relatively smaller than the orchestra, with a little over 500 seats spread across 11 rows, numbered 101 to 156 moving left to right. The front mezzanine seats of any theatre are usually considered the best of the lot and that stands true for the Minskoff as well.