Bernard B. Jacobs Theater | "The Outsiders" Seating Guide – Best Views & Value Tickets

Expert Recommendations for Optimal Broadway Experience

The Bernard B. Jacobs Theater offers three distinct seating tiers for "The Outsiders": Orchestra (ground level), Front Mezzanine (first balcony), and Rear Mezzanine. Here's how to navigate your options for this intimate 1,100-seat venue known for its steep vertical design that brings even rear seats closer to the action.

Best Value Tickets (Under $180)

• MEZZ Row H ($139-152): Front Mezzanine side sections offer solid diagonal views of the stage at Broadway's best price point. Row H avoids the front overhang.
• REAR MEZZANINE CENTER Row K ($151-152): Dead-center views from higher elevation. The Jacobs' steep rake means you'll see over heads despite being 18 rows back.
• REAR MEZZANINE SIDES Row J ($151): Slightly angled but unobstructed. Better legroom than orchestra at similar prices.

Sweet Spot (Good Availability & Price)

• Rear Mezzanine Center Rows H-J ($162-182): The venue's hidden gem - center sightlines with only 5° viewing angles. Row H puts you at ideal elevation for appreciating the show's choreography.
• MEZZ Row G ($176): Last row before price jump into premium Front Mezzanine. Excellent for catching detailed facial expressions.
• ORCHO Rows O-P ($195-246): Side orchestra seats with full stage visibility. Avoid extreme sides beyond Row P.

Higher Tier Options (Not the best deals)

• Front Mezzanine Rows C-D ($285-331): Premium balcony seats with pristine views, but overpriced compared to similar-view orchestra seats.
• Orchestra Center Rows K-R ($449-532): Traditional "best seats" but command 300% premiums over comparable-view mezzanine seats.

Premium or Last-Minute Splurges

• ORCHC Rows A-C ($495-727): True center seats within 15 rows. Only recommended for die-hard fans - the intimacy of Jacobs means even Row J center ($532) delivers phenomenal proximity.
• MEZZC Row A ($662): Front Mezzanine center - arguably better than orchestra for appreciating the full stage picture.

Viewing Considerations

• Orchestra: Rows A-J feel like front row at other theaters. Avoid rows AA-DD (too close for full stage view). Left/Right sides beyond Row N develop slight obstructions.
• Front Mezzanine: Rows A-C may feel vertigo-inducing for some. Ideal for viewers who prefer taking in the entire stage picture at once.
• Rear Mezzanine: Surprisingly good sightlines thanks to the theater's 45° balcony pitch. Center sections maintain perfect sight angles.

Our Top 3 Picks

1. Rear Mezzanine Center Row H ($162): Best balance of price and perfection - you'll see every facial expression while appreciating the full staging.
2. MEZZ Row G ($176): For those who prefer being closer to eye-level with performers.
3. ORCHO Row O ($216): If you must be in orchestra, these side seats offer 95% of the view at 50% of center prices.

Pro Tips

• The Jacobs' compact size means even "partial view" seats often have just minor obstructions - worth considering for sold-out shows.
• Mezzanine overhang begins at Row E - stick to Rows F-J for unobstructed views.
• For group bookings (4+ tickets), the REAR MEZZANINE CENTER Row K block ($151 each) offers the best combination of availability and value.