This guide on the Ethel Barrymore theatre seating chart will help you find the best seats in the house. Get real-time seat availability and pricing, insider tips on the best seats and more.
Ethel Barrymore Theatre Seating Chart
Ethel Barrymore Theatre - Recommended Seats
• Value for money seats
Center Mezzanine - Any seats in Row C to F. Center Orchestra - Any seats in Row F to O. Great view of the stage wihtout paying a hefty price. These seats are also the most popular and tend to sell out soon.
• If money were no matter
Center Orchestra - Any seats in Row E to J. Rows A, B and C are too close to the stage and you may miss out on a few acts that happen at the sides.
• Best views of the stage
Center Orchestra - Any seats in Row D to K. Center Mezzanine - Rows A to Row D.
• Best Legroom
Row A & N in Orchestra and Row A in Front Mezzanine and Rear Mezzanine.
Ethel Barrymore Theatre Orchestra
The Ethel Barrymore Theatre orchestra has 19 rows in total starting from AA and ending with R. 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 25. There are 3 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 114. On the other end we have the right orchestra with even numbered seats in the range of 2 to 26. Like the left orchestra, this subsection also has a set of 3 box seats on its right.
Ethel Barrymore Theatre Front Mezzanine
The front mezzanine is the first of the two elevated levels in the house and is also the smallest. With only five rows (A-E) divided into three sections, left, center, and right, this section houses some of the best seats in the theatre, especially in the first couple of rows.
The left side of the front mezzanine section has odd numbered seats in the range of 1 to 25, the right side has even numbered seats falling in the range of 2-26. Seats in the center are consecutively numbered in the range of 101-114.
Ethel Barrymore Theatre Rear Mezzanine
The rear mezzanine section holds some of the cheapest seats in the theatre being the farthest from the stage. The 256 seats are again spread across three subsections, left, center and right and seven rows from A to G.
The left side section of the rear mezzanine balcony seats are odd numbered in the range of 1 to 25, the center balcony has consecutively numbered seats starting from 101 to 114, and the right balcony subsection has even numbered seats in the range of 2 to 26.
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 handpicked the best seats in Ethel Barrymore Theatre for you.
Amongst all the three sections, the orchestra has some of the best seats in the theatre. The middle seats (105-109) in the front couple of rows (A to D) 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 theatre), 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 Ethel Barrymore 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 front mezzanine section and the front couple of rows (A-C) in the rear mezzanine are also value for money considering the clean view on offer and ticket prices. The important thing to remember regarding Barrymore Theatre seating is that since it’s a small theatre, there is no such thing as a bad seat.
30-Second Takeaway: Ethel Barrymore Theatre
- Barrymore Theatre is a smaller than average theatre with 1058 seats and three primary seating sections namely, orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony.
- The orchestra section is the biggest section in the theatre with a total seat count of 582, apart from the 53 seats in the pit. The best seats in this seating section, and the theatre, can be found in middle seats of rows A to D.
- The mezzanine is the smallest seating section in the theatre with only 196 seats. Since this section is elevated, it has some of the best seats in the theatre like seat numbers 101 to 114 in the first three rows, A to C.
- The second largest and last primary section of Barrymore Theatre is the balcony which is the furthest away from the theater and has 256 seats in total.
- For patrons lookings for a private theatre viewing experience, Barrymore Theatre has box seating available as well. The 24 box seats are located on either side of the orchestra section.
- The Ethel Barrymore Theatre was designed by Herbert Krapp and built by the Shuberts.
- Krapp designed the exterior of the building to model public baths in Rome, and with a two-story terra-cotta (or clay-based ceramic) grillwork screen.
- The Ethel Barrymore was the last Broadway theatre constructed before the Depression, and it remains one of the few theatres that never changed names or owners.
FAQs:
Barrymore Theatre is a smaller than average theatre with 1058 seats and three primary seating sections namely, orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony.
The best seats are in the orchestra through Row J and no further to the side than seat 8 on the right and seat 7 on the left. The front mezzanine is also a good seating choice. The theater has a seating capacity of 1,096.
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Getting into the Venue. The Barrymore Theatre is accessible step-free from street level at 243 West 47th Street to the Orchestra. All wheelchair spaces and companion seats are located in the Orchestra, which is completely step-free. There are also transfer seats across the section.
