Back To The Future - Theatrical Production Seating Guide at Citizens Bank Opera House

Best Value Tickets (Under $60)

• BALCTR Row U ($45): Center balcony with surprisingly good sightlines despite being higher up. Best budget option.
• BALLFT Row R ($50): Left balcony side section - slight angle but excellent value for close proximity.
• BALCLC/CRC Row V ($55): Center-left/right balcony - better side views than extreme side sections.

Sweet Spot (Good Availability & Price $60-$100)

• BALCTR Rows Q-T ($76-$79): Prime balcony center with perfect head-on stage view. Rows Q-R avoid potential overhang.
• BALCLC/CRC Rows Q-U ($64-$88): Closer center-side balcony seats with excellent diagonal views of the stage.
• MEZZANINE LEFT Row J ($100): First mezzanine level - significant upgrade from balcony with better elevation.

Higher Tier Options ($100-$180)

• ORCHESTRA RC/LC Rows G-Y ($118-$179): Side orchestra with closer proximity but angled views. Rows M-Y offer best value.
• MEZZANINE CENTER Rows K-O ($151-$170): Premium mezzanine seats with ideal vertical sightlines to see all stage action.
• ORCHESTRA CTR Rows O-Q ($152-$163): True center orchestra - pay extra for direct, unobstructed views.

Premium & Last-Minute Options ($180+)

• FRONT MEZZANINE Rows A-C ($180-$220): Front row mezzanine provides perfect balance of proximity and overview.
• ORCHESTRA FRONT Rows A-C ($211-$279): Closest orchestra seats - ideal for seeing facial expressions.
• DRESS CIRCLE ($291-$358): Exclusive box seats with private space and premium sightlines.

View Differences by Section

• Balcony: Higher elevation (Rows U-V furthest) - great for overall stage pictures but distant for facial expressions.
• Mezzanine: Goldilocks zone - close enough for details but elevated for full-stage views (Rows J-O ideal).
• Orchestra Side: Closer but angled - left side (LC) has better view of stage-right action in this production.
• Orchestra Center: Most expensive but perfect head-on views - Rows L-Q avoid potential overhang issues.

Expert Recommendations

• For budget buyers: BALCTR Row U ($45) offers shocking value for center views
• Best overall value: BALCTR Row Q ($79) combines center position with reasonable price
• Premium pick: MEZZANINE CENTER Row L ($158) provides perfect sightlines
• Avoid extreme side balcony (BALLFT/BALRGT) beyond Row P due to viewing angles
• Orchestra Rows F-J often have obstructed views of upstage area in this venue

Special Notes for This Production

The DeLorean time machine scenes play heavily on stage right - left orchestra/balcony (LC/LFT sections) get better views of these effects. Key flying sequences are best appreciated from mezzanine center seats.