This guide on the Winter Garden 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.
Navigating the Winter Garden Theatre seating chart
Winter Garden Theatre - Recommended seats
💸 Value for money seats
Center Orchestra - Any seats in Row L to P.
Center Mezzanine - Any seats in Row E to F.
🎟️ If money were no matter
Center Orchestra - Any seats in Row C to K. Rows A and B 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 C.
🦵🏼 Best Legroom
Orchestra - Row A.
Mezzanine - Row A, and corner seats.
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Guide to Winter Garden Theatre seating chart
Orchestra
The orchestra section has a total seat count of 1000. The seats are divided into three subsections segregated by aisles that run on each side of the center orchestra section.
The left orchestra seats are odd numbered and fall in the range of 1 to 39 while the right orchestra has even numbered seats that fall in the range of 2-40. The center orchestra, which is also the biggest subsection, has subsequently numbered seats falling in the range of 101 to 120. All three sections have 22 rows in total extending from A, which is closest to the stage, to V which makes for the last row.
Mezzanine
The Mezzanine section is divided into four subsections with varying seat counts, bringing the total count to 486 seats.
The corner left section is the smallest with 7 rows (A-G) and odd numbered seats in the range of 1-23. The corner right section, on the other hand, is the largest with 9 rows in total (A-I) and even numbered seats falling in the range of 2-46. The center left section is odd numbered with seats numbered between 101-139 while the center right section has even numbered seats falling in the range of 102-144.
Which seats offer the best view?
Marking a difference from your regular Broadway theatre, the Winter Garden is wider than it’s longer. What that means when it comes to viewing angles is that the corner seats on either side of the theatre, across both the orchestra and the mezzanine, don’t offer a clear view of the stage.
Understandably, the middle seats of premium orchestra (C-G) are considered the best in the theatre, offering a direct, unobstructed view of the stage. The price tag for these premium orchestra seats is also the heftiest in the theatre.
While premium orchestra seats are considered the best, there are many who prefer the middle seats of the front mezzanine. Specifically, the seats 101 to 114 in rows A to C, are preferred by many given that the elevation offers an overall better look at the stage.
Which seats offer the best value for money?
While both the premium orchestra and front mezzanine seats are amongst the most expensive in the theatre, there are some value for money options available for people who aren’t willing to spend too much on their Broadway experience.
In the orchestra section, seats in the middle rows (L to Q) are relatively cheaper than the premium orchestra seats while offering a good look at the stage. When it comes to the mezzanine section, the middle two sections, both odd and even numbered have good seats in rows D and E.
30-second takeaway: Winter Garden Theatre
- The Winter Garden Theatre has a seating capacity of 1526 seats, making it bigger than most Broadway theatres.
- The seats in this theatre are divided into two primary section, orchestra and mezzanine, with additional seating available at the box and standing row.
- The Winter Garden Theatre orchestra has 1000 seats, making it one of the biggest orchestra section in the Theatre District.
- The elevated mezzanine, on the other hand, is decidedly smaller, with a total seat count of 486.
- The remaining seats are spread across the two boxes on either side with a total count of 40, and standing room with a capacity of 33.
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Frequently asked questions about Winter Garden Theatre seating chart
The Winter Garden Theatre houses a total capacity of 1,526 seats across two levels. The Orchestra section is split across three sections, with the remaining seats in the Mezzanine and Boxes. 33 standing spaces are sometimes available at shorter notice.
While premium Orchestra seats are considered the best, there are many who prefer the middle seats of the Front Mezzanine. Specifically, the seats 101 to 114 in rows A to C, are preferred by many given that the elevation offers an overall better look at the stage.
1,526.
There are 20 wheelchair spaces across the Orchestra, mainly along the back row. Others can be found on the aisles of rows D-R, with plenty of adjacent companion seating.
