Is it better to sit in balcony or orchestra?

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. For a show with a visual sweep or intricate choreography, you might be better off in the mezzanine.

Why are orchestra seats cheaper?

As is the case with Orchestra section, the seats on the far right and far left on the Mezzanine level have an obstructed view of the stage but not the play. Since the theatre is comparatively small, even the last row of Mezzanine gives a good view of the stage, and these seats are cheaper than the rest in the house.

Are grand tier seats good?

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.

Are floor seats better than lower level?

There is no firm answer as to whether floor seats are worth the money or not. It all depends on the concertgoer and what is important to them when it comes to a concert experience. If being close to the artist listening to loud music and dancing with a large crowd is your idea of fun, then floor seats are worth it.

Is floor seating good at a concert?

Most floor seating is great though, as long as you’re not tiny and have Row or two of really tall people in front of you depending on where the concert is. If you have floor seating to a concert, enjoy!

Where is the best place to sit for a symphony?

Sitting farther back, to the side, or in a less-dense section of the hall will make for a more relaxed experience. These spots are nice for date nights or for new symphony-goers because the intensity of the experience is lower.

Are balcony seats good at a concert?

The balcony seats will probably be the cheapest choice, but won’t be great seats. You would probably need to bring binoculars or opera glasses. If the theater has just a single upper level, it’s usually called the “balcony.” The first couple of rows in the mezzanine are usually closer to the stage than orchestra seats.