Allen Elizabeth Theatre | Best Seats for "The Merry Wives of Windsor" at Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Expert Guide to Finding the Perfect Seats at Allen Elizabeth Theatre

Discover the best seats for Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" at Ashland's renowned Allen Elizabeth Theatre. Our seating guide helps you navigate the intimate three-quarter thrust stage configuration, where every seat offers a unique perspective on this classic comedy.

Best Value Tickets ($68-77)

✅ Top Budget-Friendly Picks with Good Views

• Orchestra Center Left/Right (Rows Q/O): Excellent side-angle views at just $68-77. These seats put you close to the action with only slight side perspectives.
• Balcony Center (Rows Y/V): Elevated views at $68-77. While higher up, you'll get a wonderful overview of the stage action and comedic timing.
• Best Deal: Orchestra Center Left Door 7, Row Q at $68 offers remarkable value being just 12 rows back from center stage.

Sweet Spot Tickets ($96-108)

• Orchestra Center Left (Rows L/H/J): Mid-range priced seats ($96-108) with premium viewing angles. Row L puts you just 8 rows back with perfect sightlines.
• Balcony Center (Row T): At $108, these offer the best balcony perspectives, ideal if you prefer elevated seating.
• Note: The theatre's thrust stage means center-left/right seats often provide better depth perception than strict center seats.

Premium Seating ($138-188)

• Front Orchestra (Rows A-G): Priced $138-188, these put you closest to the actors' facial expressions. Row D at $146 is particularly good for seeing subtle comic timing.
• Orchestra Center Left Door 9 (Row A/CC): The $188 VIP seats offer once-in-a-lifetime proximity to the performers in this intimate venue.
• Consider: Front Right Door 2, Row A at $188 gives you a unique diagonal perspective that works wonderfully for this play's physical comedy.

Seating Recommendations for "The Merry Wives of Windsor"

• For Comedy: Choose Orchestra Center Left/Right rows L-Q ($68-108) to best see the actors' reactions during the play's many humorous exchanges.
• For Atmosphere: Balcony Center rows T-V ($77-108) provide the best overall view of the elaborate Elizabethan-style staging.
• For Intimacy: Splurge on Front Orchestra rows A-D ($146-188) to feel part of the action during the play's famous hiding-in-the-laundry-basket scene.
• Avoid: Extreme far sides in balcony (House Left/Right doors) as they may miss some stage business.

View Differences by Section

• Orchestra Center: Most direct views but can miss some depth in this thrust stage configuration.
• Orchestra Sides: Excellent for seeing entrances/exits and appreciating the three-dimensional staging.
• Balcony Center: Perfect for viewers who want to take in the entire stage picture at once.
• Front Rows: So close you might make eye contact with the actors during soliloquies.

Final Tips for Your Purchase

For this production of "The Merry Wives of Windsor," we recommend the Orchestra Center Left Door 7, Row Q at $68 as the best combination of price and view. If your budget allows, upgrade to Orchestra Center Left Door 8, Row L at $96 for what many consider the "sweet spot" in this unique theatre configuration.

Ready to Experience Shakespeare in Ashland?

• Best Value: Orchestra Center Left Door 7, Row Q ($68)
• Premium Pick: Orchestra Center Left Door 9, Row A ($188)
• Sweet Spot: Orchestra Center Left Door 8, Row L ($96)