Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre Seating Guide for "The Buena Vista Social Club"

Best Value Tickets ($117-$138)

• MEZZO Section (Rows H-J): Excellent mid-mezzanine views at $117-$124. Row J offers the best value at $117 for 6+ tickets.
• MEZZO Front Rows (E-G): Closer mezzanine seats at $138. Row E provides center positioning at this price point.
• Tip: MEZZO Row J seats are $7-21 cheaper than comparable center mezzanine (MEZZC) seats with similar sightlines.

Sweet Spot Seating ($149-$180)

• Mezzanine Left/Right (Rows E-G): $149-$172 with good diagonal views of the stage. Left side (House Right) has better availability.
• Orchestra Rear (Rows Q-S): $161-$173 in ORCHO section. Row R center offers full-stage visibility at $161.
• MEZZO Premium Rows (A-D): $176-$180 for front mezzanine. Row D at $178 provides the best elevation-to-proximity ratio.

Higher Tier Options ($190-$235)

• Mid-Orchestra (Rows M-P): $189-$235. Row M center at $189 offers premium sound quality.
• Orchestra Premium Views (ORCHPV): $210 for rows C-M. Excellent legroom and sightlines but limited availability.
• MEZZANINE CENTER (Rows B-H): $173-$225. Row H center at $173 balances price and view.

Premium & Last-Minute Seats ($270+)

• Front Mezzanine Center (Rows A-C): $259-$430. Row A provides immersive balcony experience.
• Front Orchestra Center (Rows AA-C): $418-$440. AA row at $418 delivers the quintessential Broadway view.
• Orchestra Front Sides (Rows F-N): $290-$336. Right side (House Left) has better pricing for comparable seats.

View Comparison

• MEZZO vs MEZZC: Center sections (MEZZC) cost 10-15% more than equivalent MEZZO seats with minimal view difference beyond 10° angle.
• Orchestra Depth: Rows Q-S (rear) see full stage but lose facial details. Rows M-P (mid) offer best balance. Rows A-C (front) may require slight head movement.
• Side Mezzanine: Left side (House Right) has better performer sightlines for this production based on typical staging.

Recommendations

• Budget-Conscious: MEZZO Row J ($117) or Mezzanine Left Row E ($149)
• Best Value: ORCHO Row R ($161) or MEZZO Row D ($178)
• Premium Experience: ORCHC Row AA ($418) or MEZZC Row A ($430)
• Group Bookings (6+): MEZZO Row H ($118) or ORCHO Row R ($161) have best availability

The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre's shallow balcony means even rear mezzanine seats maintain good sightlines. For "Buena Vista Social Club," center-left seating typically provides optimal views of the Cuban ensemble's stage positioning.