Barrymore Theatre | "Othello" Broadway Tickets – Best Seats & Value Guide

Smart Seat Selection for "Othello" at Barrymore Theatre

The historic Barrymore Theatre offers an intimate Broadway experience with just 1,058 seats. For Shakespeare's "Othello," sightlines and acoustics vary significantly between sections. Below is our expert breakdown of current ticket options to help you find the perfect balance of view and value.

Best Value Tickets (Under $600)

• Rear Mezzanine Right, Row D ($537) - Excellent side-view value. Row D is high enough to see over heads but maintains good actor visibility.
• Rear Mezzanine Left, Row E ($592) - Comparable to Right side but slightly more centered. Watch for occasional slight overhang obstruction.

Sweet Spot (Good Availability & Price $700-$900)

• Rear Mezzanine Rows A-F ($738-$880) - Front rows (A-C) offer clearer facial expressions while rear rows (D-F) provide better overall stage perspective. Left side (Sections 3-4) has slightly better Juliet balcony views.
• Right Rear Mezz, Row E ($792) - Ideal middle-ground for price/view. Elevated enough for full-stage visibility without feeling distant.

Higher Tier Options ($1,000-$1,600)

• Front Mezzanine ($1,086-$1,281) - Rows B-D place you closer to the action but check for possible under-balcony sightline issues in far left/right seats.
• Orchestra Sides Rows L-M ($1,271-$1,281) - Good for seeing actors' expressions but may miss some upstage action. Right side (House Right) has slightly better Iago/Othello sightlines.

Premium & Last-Minute Seats ($1,600+)

• Orch Center Rows BB-P ($1,620-$2,161) - Unparalleled views with Row BB being the true "golden center." Row P is slightly elevated for perfect sightlines over taller patrons.
• Orchestra Left Rows E-F ($1,646-$1,867) - Prime for left-stage scenes. Row E puts you just 15 feet from the stage apron.

Key View Differences

• Mezzanine vs Orchestra: Mezzanine provides better overall stage composition views (crucial for Shakespeare), while Orchestra excels for intimate moments.
• Left vs Right Sections: Left side (House Left) generally has better views of Desdemona's chamber scenes, while Right side favors Iago's soliloquies.
• Row Depth: In Mezzanine, Rows A-C may require slight neck tilt; Rows D-G offer more comfortable viewing angles.

Our Top Recommendations

• Budget-Conscious: Rear Mezzanine Right Row D ($537) - 85% of the view at 60% of Orchestra prices
• Best Balance: Left Rear Mezz Row C ($844) - Centered with perfect elevation
• Splurge-Worthy: Orch Center Row BB ($1,945) - The director's-view seats with perfect sightlines to all key scenes

Pro Tips

• Avoid extreme far side seats in Front Mezzanine (possible partial view obstructions)
• Orchestra Rows M-N are under the mezzanine overhang - good rain cover but can feel slightly closed-in
• Pair tickets with nearby pre-theater dining at Sardi's (2 blocks away) for full Broadway experience