What are the best seats?
That one’s almost impossible to answer. First, it depends on the show; different set designs can affect the view from different seats – for example, the elevation of the stage, the height of the set, the rake (angle up) of the stage, the width of the set. Second, much depends on personal preferences – for example, many people insist on sitting in the first two or three rows – wouldn’t dream of sitting anywhere else – while others find the first rows too close for comfort (or for a full view of the action); some people love the box seats for their roominess and their aura of exclusivity, while others say they don’t like the box seats’ angled view of the stage. Generally speaking, ‘though, most people would probably agree that the best stage views in any of the theatres – most of the time – would be those enjoyed from seats (1) nearest the centre, in the front-middle of the orchestra (ground) level; or (2) those nearest the centre in either the first few rows of the first balcony (also k
A. This depends on a few different factors. First, it depends on the show. Different shows have different set designs and this can affect the view from different seats. Second, it depends on personal preferences. In general those seats in the first have of the Orchestra and close to Centre as well as the first few rows of the Dress Circle or Mezzanine are fantastic seats.
Different people have different opinions about what are the best seats. Some prefer balcony, for instance, and others prefer main floor. Some prefer to be up close while others prefer to be further back. If you have special requests, please note them when you purchase your tickets. All of Music of the Baroque’s performance venues have wonderful acoustics that insure beautiful sound throughout.
