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

Best Value Tickets (Under $170)

• MEZZPV Rows A-E ($153): Front mezzanine side sections with excellent diagonal views of the stage. Rows A-C offer particularly good sightlines despite being labeled as "partial view".
• MEZZO Rows H-J ($165-169): Center-rear mezzanine with full, unobstructed views. Slight price jump for Rows K gets you closer to the front.

Sweet Spot (Best Balance of Price & View: $170-220)

• ORCHPV Rows C-M ($184): Orchestra side sections with minimal obstruction. Rows H-L are ideal - close enough for facial expressions but elevated enough for full stage views.
• MEZZC Rows H-K ($190-191): Dead-center mezzanine seats with perfect head-on views. The $1 price difference for Row H vs J isn't worth stressing over.
• ORCHO Rows Q-S ($189-191): Rear orchestra center - farther back but with excellent elevation and sound quality.

Higher Tier Options ($220-300)

• MEZZC Rows E-G ($220): Premium mezzanine center seats about halfway up. Row F is the literal center of the theater.
• ORCHC Row Q ($231): First row of the elevated rear orchestra center section - combines proximity with ideal viewing angle.
• Mezzanine Left/Right Rows E-G ($240): Side sections but with excellent sightlines to the Cuban band setup.

Premium & Last-Minute Seats ($350+)

• ORCHC Rows AA-A ($387-454): Front orchestra center - you'll see every detail of the performers' expressions and instruments.
• MEZZC Row A ($458-489): Front row center mezzanine - arguably the best overall views in the house.
• ORCHC Rows B-D ($454-458): Rows B-C are particularly good for this musical - close enough to feel immersed but not too close.

Viewing Recommendations

• For Budget Buyers: MEZZPV Row C ($153) offers 90% of the experience at 40% of premium prices.
• Best Overall Value: ORCHPV Row L ($184) - orchestra side but with excellent diagonal sightlines to the band setup.
• Premium Pick: ORCHC Row Q ($231) combines center positioning with ideal viewing height.
• VIP Experience: MEZZC Row A ($458) - the "director's view" from front center mezzanine.

Section Comparison

• Orchestra vs Mezzanine: Orchestra gets you closer to performers; mezzanine provides better overall perspective of the full stage production.
• Partial View Notes: MEZZPV seats only miss extreme stage corners - still excellent for this musical's center-focused staging.
• Sound Considerations: Rows M-Q in orchestra center have ideal acoustics for the Afro-Cuban music.

The Gerald Schoenfeld's intimate size means even "partial view" seats offer good experiences. For "Buena Vista Social Club", prioritize center-left sections to best see the horn section and featured dancers.