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

Best Value Tickets (Under $100)

• MEZZO Sections (Rows J-K): $89 - Excellent side-view mezzanine seats with minimal obstruction. Row K is slightly elevated for better sightlines.
• MEZZPV (Rows A-F): $89-$90 - Premium value section at mezzanine front with direct center views. Rows A-C offer closest mezzanine experience.

Sweet Spot (Best Balance of Price & View: $100-$150)

• MEZZANINE LEFT/RIGHT (Rows H-J): $99-$126 - Angled but unobstructed views with good elevation. Ideal for seeing full stage choreography.
• ORCHPV (Rows C-M): $122 - Orchestra premium value section. Rows H-K offer the best depth for appreciating the full stage.
• MEZZC (Rows H-K): $117-$125 - True center mezzanine seats. Row J is the sweet spot for price/visibility balance.

Higher Tier Options ($150-$250)

• ORCHO (Rows M-S): $174-$205 - Mid-orchestra seats with excellent sound. Rows N-P (especially 177-187) offer perfect viewing height.
• MEZZO Front Rows (A-G): $150-$156 - Closest mezzanine seats. Rows D-F provide ideal vertical angle for this music-focused show.
• MEZZC Front (Rows B-E): $189-$236 - Premium mezzanine center. Row E at $189 is standout value in this category.

Premium & Last-Minute ($250+)

• ORCHC (Rows AA-K): $288-$366 - Front orchestra center. Rows AA at $292 offer once-in-a-lifetime proximity for Latin music enthusiasts.
• MEZZC Row A: $357 - Ultimate mezzanine experience with perfect head-on view of the entire Cuban ensemble.
• ORCHO Front (Rows A-D): $259-$302 - For those wanting to see facial expressions and instrument details up close.

View Comparison

• Orchestra vs Mezzanine: Orchestra (especially ORCHC) delivers powerful bass vibrations ideal for Afro-Cuban rhythms, while mezzanine (MEZZC) provides better visual appreciation of the full 12-piece ensemble.
• Side Seats Warning: MEZZO sections beyond Row H may have slight view obstructions of far-stage performers - less critical for this music-focused show than dialogue-heavy productions.
• Sound Considerations: Rows M-P in orchestra offer the theater's acoustic sweet spot, crucial for appreciating the nuanced percussion work.

Our Top Recommendations

• Budget Pick: MEZZPV Row A ($89) - Unbeatable value for center-mezzanine viewing
• Premium Experience: ORCHC Row N ($245) - Perfect orchestra depth with center alignment to the piano
• Group Option: MEZZO Row J (6 tickets at $89) - Great togetherness seating for the social club atmosphere
• Last-Minute Splurge: ORCHO Row D ($214) - Rare front-orchestra availability with clear sightlines to percussion section

Special Notes for This Production

The Buena Vista Social Club features extensive percussion work stage right and piano center-left. For optimal experience:

• Left-side seats (ORCHL/MEZZL) offer better views of the piano and brass sections
• Right-side seats highlight the congas, bongos and timbales
• Mezzanine rows E-H provide the best vantage point to appreciate the full horn section arrangements