Booth Theatre | "John Proctor is the Villain" Seating Guide & Best Ticket Values

Smart Seat Selection for Broadway's Booth Theatre

The intimate Booth Theatre (780 seats) offers excellent sightlines throughout, but strategic seat selection can dramatically enhance your experience of "John Proctor is the Villain." Below is our expert breakdown of the best values, sweet spots, and premium options in this historic Broadway venue.

Best Value Tickets (Under $130)

• Mezzanine Side Rows H-G: ($89-$124) Surprisingly good side views at steep discounts. Row H in MEZZO section at $89 is the theater's best bargain.
• Rear Mezzanine Center: ($129-$131) Central views from Row H still provide good elevation for taking in the full stage picture.
• Orchestra Rear Rows N-P: ($148-$156) Deep orchestra seats but with straight sightlines over heads.

Sweet Spot (Best Balance of Price & View $130-$200)

• Mezzanine Center Rows D-G: ($164-$174) The goldilocks zone - elevated enough for overview but close enough for facial expressions.
• Orchestra Side Rows M-O: ($170-$188) Excellent angled views of the stage at fair Broadway prices.
• Front Mezzanine Sides Rows D-E: ($181-$209) Closer side seats with minimal obstruction at Booth's signature steep angle.

Higher Tier Options ($200-$300)

• Front Mezzanine Center Rows A-C: ($223-$276) Premium mezzanine seats with perfect vertical sightlines.
• Orchestra Center Rows B-M: ($257-$271) Traditional Broadway premium seating with direct frontal views.
• Orchestra Sides Rows A-E: ($301-$322) Very close but potentially extreme angles - best for immersive experiences.

Premium & Last-Minute Seats ($300+)

• Orchestra Center Rows A-D: ($344-$362) The Booth's coveted "money seats" with perfect proximity.
• Front Mezzanine A Row: ($338-$369) Most expensive mezzanine seats but with museum-like perfect perspective.
• Orchester Center Rows H-J: ($431) Mid-orchestra perfection for those wanting the absolute best.

View Considerations

• Mezzanine vs Orchestra: The Booth's mezzanine is famously steep - Row A feels like a private balcony while orchestra seats offer more traditional theater immersion.
• Side Seats: MEZZO sections have only slight obstructions but save $100+ over center sections.
• Row Depth: In orchestra, Rows A-F feel intimately close while N-P still have clear views at discounts.

Our Top Recommendations

• Budget Pick: MEZZO Row H at $89 (unbeatable value)
• Best Value: MEZZC Row F at $164 (center view at side prices)
• Premium Choice: ORCHC Row D at $359 (perfect midpoint in orchestra)
• Splurge: Orchestra Center Row J at $431 (Broadway's best seats)

Pro Tip

The Booth's compact size means even "obstructed view" seats often have just minor limitations. For "John Proctor is the Villain," where courtroom scenes dominate, center-left seating (house right) may provide particularly powerful perspectives on the drama.