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Is it better to sit in orchestra or mezzanine?

Orchestra seats get you closest to the stage, but being in the mezzanine or balcony can give you a wider, fuller view of the stage from a little higher up, especially as compared to a section like the side orchestra, where you might be closer, but might not have a full view of one far side of the stage.

Is orchestra right a good seat?

Considered the best tickets in the house, these seats are on the main level of the theatre and offer the closest seating to the stage. The Orchestra is usually divided into 3 sections with a left and right aisle (though this can vary from theatre to theatre).

Are balcony seats good for a play?

The balcony seats tend to be pretty high up, but they might be the best choice for the budget-conscious. However, you might be better off with front balcony seats than with rear mezzanine, especially at older theaters such as the Lyceum, the Belasco, and the Shubert.

Correspondingly, what is the best way to choose seats in a theatre?

For the best seat in a movie theater, sit in the center roughly two-thirds back from the front so that you view the screen at a roughly 38-degree angle. Buy your tickets ahead of time and go to a theatre where you can choose your seats to get the optimal viewing experience.

What is the best place to sit in a theatre?

"The ideal place is the middle of whichever row ensures that the edges of the screen are right at the edge of your peripheral vision. But if you've had a few beers before a movie or need to leave the theater quickly, an aisle seat is ideal since your bathroom trip won't disrupt the other filmgoers."

And another question: what's the best seat in a theatre?

For a standard movie theater with exit rows on the sides (as opposed to down the middle, as some older theaters have), the best spot is as close to dead center as you can get. "I've always felt the obvious best spot to sit in a movie theater is in the center of the room, center with the screen.

One may also ask: where is the best spot to sit at a concert?

Front and Center Is Better for Sight Than Sound

Snagging a seat just feet from the stage will give you a great view, but the sound won't be ideal. Typically, speakers are located on the side of the stage and are pointed toward the center of the venue. If you're up front, the best sound will be directed behind you.

Also, what is the best seat for orchestra?

Try sitting in the last row, then try sitting in the first row. It's always a different experience to see and hear the full orchestra together in front of you versus sitting just below the incredible musicians on stage to see their fingers and their faces up close.

Is orchestra or grand tier better?

Based on guest surveys, seats in the Grand Tier provide the best overall experience of any seating area at DPAC. Seats in this area are often priced $10 to $20 less than our best orchestra seats. Grand Tier seats are located one level above the Orchestra and seating is on more of an incline than the Orchestra.

Consequently, what are theatre balconies called?

The general term for the upper levels is "balconies" or "galleries". The lowest gallery is often called the "circle" or "dress circle" because it was where the rich people would sit, wanting not just to see but to be seen.

By Lamphere