James Earl Jones Theatre seating chart | Best seats & views at the best prices

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Navigating the James Earl Jones Theatre seating chart

The James Earl Jones Theatre has a capacity of 1050 seats. Section capacities are 503 Orchestra, 260 Mezzanine and 283 Balcony.There is a 1,092-seat capacity in the James Earl Jones Theatre, spread across the Orchestra, Mezzanine and Balcony. The Orchestra is the largest section, split into Left, Right and Center; the Mezzanine and Balcony above are similarly laid out, although about half the size. Views are generally very good across all three sections

Orchestra

The James Earl Jones Theatre orchestra has 17 rows in total starting from AA and ending with P. The seats are divided into three subsections namely, left orchestra, center orchestra, and right orchestra.

The left orchestra subsection seats are odd numbered and fall in the range of 1 to 23. There are 4 box seats also available left of this section. The center orchestra subsection is the biggest with consecutively numbered seats in the range of 101 to 112. On the other end we have the right orchestra with even numbered seats in the range of 2 to 24. Like the left orchestra, this subsection also has a set of 4 box seats on its right.

Mezzanine

The James Earl Jones Theatre mezzanine is the first of the two elevated levels in the house and is also the smallest. With only eight rows (A-H) divided into three sections, left, center, and right, this section houses some of the best seats in the theater, especially in the first couple of rows.

The left mezzanine section has odd numbered seats in the range of 1 to 25, the right mezzanine has even numbered seats falling in the range of 2-26. Seats in the center mezzanine are consecutively numbered in the range of 101-114.

Balcony

The balcony section, with only 301 seats, is the smallest in the theater and the farthest from the stage. It’s divided into three subsections, left balcony, center balcony, and right balcony and has 8 rows in total from A to H.

The left balcony subsection is odd numbered from 1 to 27, the center balcony has consecutively numbered seats falling in the range of 101 to 114, and the right balcony subsection has even numbered seats in the range of 2 to 28.

Which seats offer the best view?

Getting great seats to view a performance can make all the difference. We understand that, which is precisely why we have hand-picked the best seats in James Earl Jones Theatre for you.

Amongst all the three sections, the orchestra has some of the best seats in the theater. The middle seats (105-109) in the front couple of rows (AA to A) offer a great, direct look at the stage without any obstructions. For people who would rather not be that close to the stage, there are the elevated front mezzanine seats. The middle seats, numbered 105 to 109, in rows A to C of the mezzanine offer a great look at the stage. While it’s hard to point exactly which seats take the crown, both premium orchestra and premium mezzanine are priced equally (and also the most expensive in the theater), which should give you an idea of their popularity.

Which seats/section offer the best value for money?

While seating is important for a great Broadway experience, overspending to get the best seats in the house is not always an option. If you’re looking for a great time on Broadway but have budgetary restrictions, we have the best value for money seats in James Earl Jones Theatre listed below for you.

The middle orchestra rows E-J are quite decent and cost a lot less than the premium orchestra seats. Center seats in rows D to G in the mezzanine section and the front couple of rows (A-C) in the balcony are also value for money considering the clean view on offer and ticket prices.

30-Second takeaway: James Earl Jones Theatre

• The James Earl Jones Theatre is one of the smaller Broadway theaters with only 1082 seats in total. The stellar exterior inspired by the 18th century French Petit Trianon at Versailles more than makes up for the small seat count.
• The 1082 seats are divided into three primary sections, the orchestra, the mezzanine, and the balcony. There are additional seats available in the boxes on either side of the theater, the pit before the stage, and the standing row which is present after the last row in the balcony.
• The orchestra is the biggest section in the theater with 503 seats spread across three subsections. This section also houses some of the best seats in the theater in terms of the view offered.
• The mezzanine is the first of the two elevated sections in the James Earl Jones Theatre and has 264 seats in total, making it the smallest seating section in the theater.
• The last section in the James Earl Jones Theatre is the balcony with 283 seats which are spread across three subsections. The balcony has some of the cheapest seats in the theater.
• The additional seats are spread across the box sections, the pit and the standing row. There are 32 seats in the boxes, 30 in the pit, and 20 in the standing row.
• If you're planning your trip for a future date, you can book your tickets up to 90 days in advance on Headout. This will allow you to pick good seats without having to visit the theater box-office.
• Headout offers a best price guarantee, which means you can watch the hottest Broadway shows of the season without spending truckloads.

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