Chicago - The Musical Tickets at Ambassador Theatre - Best Seats & Deals

Expert Guide to Choosing the Best Seats for Chicago at Ambassador Theatre

As a historic Broadway theater with intimate seating, the Ambassador Theatre (NY) offers unique sightlines for Chicago - The Musical. Below is my professional breakdown of the best value tickets, sweet spots, premium options, and important viewing considerations for your purchase.

Best Value Tickets ($105-$133)

• Rear Mezzanine (Rows G-J): Excellent budget option at $105-$131. Rows G-H provide surprisingly good views of the full stage despite being rear mezzanine. Minimal obstruction from the overhang.
• Rear Mezzanine Sides (Row C): At $124, these offer good diagonal views - better than extreme side orchestra seats at higher prices.
• Orchestra Rear (Rows CC-B): $132-$133 tickets in last orchestra rows provide solid value with full stage views, though slightly distant.

Sweet Spot Seats ($140-$177)

• Front Mezzanine (Rows B-E): $140-$172 for ideal elevated views. Center sections are best, but side sections B-D still offer excellent perspectives at lower prices.
• Rear Mezzanine Center (Rows C-E): $148-$177 gets you centered views without paying front mezzanine premiums. Row D is particularly well-positioned.
• Orchestra Mid-Rear (Rows K-O): $147-$176 for good orchestra positioning. Avoid too far back (Rows P+) as the mezzanine overhang begins to affect sightlines.

Higher Tier Options ($182-$272)

• Front Mezzanine Front Rows (A-B): $182-$272 puts you at the mezzanine rail with unimpeded views. Center sections command premium pricing.
• Orchestra Center Rear (Rows BB-CC): $231-$272 for centered orchestra views, though these are very far back in this intimate theater.
• Orchestra Sides (Rows A-E): $182-$257 for closer but angled views. Only recommended if you prioritize proximity over perfect sightlines.

Premium & Last-Minute Seats ($276-$355)

• Orchestra Center (Rows B-K): $293-$355 for the absolute best views. Row E at $325 is the sweet spot of this category.
• Front Mezzanine Center (Row B): $287-$293 for perfect elevated center views without orchestra prices.
• Orchestra Front Center (Rows A-B): $302-$355 puts you in the thick of the action, though you may miss some overhead choreography.

Viewing Considerations

• Mezzanine vs Orchestra: The mezzanine provides better views of the full choreography while orchestra seats offer intimacy with performers.
• Overhang Alert: Rows P+ in orchestra may have obstructed views of upper staging due to mezzanine overhang.
• Side Sections: Extreme sides (beyond Seat 10) may miss some action staged deep on the opposite side.
• Leg Room: Historic theater means tighter seating - consider aisle seats if legroom is important.

My Top Recommendations

• Budget-Conscious: RMEZZ Row G at $105 (best value) or Rear Mezzanine Center Row D at $150
• Best Balance: Front Mezzanine Center Row B at $293 or Orchestra Center Row E at $325
• Premium Experience: Orchestra Center Row B at $355 or Front Mezzanine Center Left Row E at $270
• Last-Minute: ORCHO Row H at $205 (good orchestra value) or FMEZZO Row D at $146

About the Ambassador Theatre Layout

The intimate 1,100-seat Ambassador provides generally good sightlines throughout, but the relatively shallow mezzanine means rear orchestra seats are farther back than in larger Broadway houses. The theater's width makes center sections particularly valuable for taking in the full staging of Chicago's iconic choreography.