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

Best Value Tickets (Under $170)

• Mezzanine Center (MEZZO) Rows H-J: $164-$169 - Excellent side views with minimal obstruction. Row H offers the best value at $164.
• Mezzanine Partial View (MEZZPV) Rows A-F: $168 - Slight obstructions but good sound quality. Rows B-D have the least compromised views.

Sweet Spot Tickets ($170-$220)

• Orchestra Rear (ORCHO) Rows Q-S: $189-$204 - Full stage visibility with great acoustics. Row Q at $189 is a steal for orchestra seating.
• Mezzanine Left/Right Rows G-K: $179-$215 - Angled but unobstructed views. Left side (Row H) at $183 offers particularly good value.
• Orchestra Partial View (ORCHPV) Rows B-N: $194 - Some sightline limitations but close to stage. Rows E-G provide the best partial views.

Premium Seating ($221-$350)

• Orchestra Center (ORCHC) Rows M-Q: $288-$297 - Prime viewing with perfect sightlines. Row N at $288 is the best mid-range orchestra option.
• Mezzanine Center (MEZZC) Rows A-G: $220-$297 - Front mezzanine with panoramic views. Rows E-F at $220-$223 offer premium experience at fair prices.
• Orchestra Sides Rows C-K: $234-$246 - Close to stage with slight angles. Right Orchestra Row K at $246 provides excellent proximity.

VIP/Last-Minute Options ($351+)

• Center Orchestra Rows A-AA: $387-$408 - Ultimate Broadway experience. Row AA at $387 offers the best front-center value.
• Front Mezzanine Center Row A: $384-$408 - Elevated but intimate views. Perfect for seeing full choreography.
• Orchestra Left/Right Rows A-C: $352-$398 - Extreme close-up seats. Orchestra Left Row O at $352 provides unique angled perspective.

View Comparison

• Orchestra vs Mezzanine: Orchestra (Rows N-Q) offers immersion while Mezzanine (Rows E-H) provides better overall perspective for dance numbers.
• Center vs Sides: Center sections have perfect sightlines but cost 20-30% more than comparable side seats with only slightly angled views.
• Partial View Notes: MEZZPV obstructions are usually lighting fixtures, while ORCHPV may miss far stage corners - best for musical focus over visual spectacle.

Recommendations

• Budget-Conscious: MEZZO Row H ($164) - 80% of the experience at 50% of premium prices
• Best Balance: ORCHO Row Q ($189) or MEZZC Row E ($220) - perfect mix of view and value
• Special Occasion: ORCHC Row AA ($387) - unforgettable center-stage experience
• Group Deals: Multiple MEZZO Row H tickets available (6+ seats together at $164 each)

The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre's intimate size means even partial view seats have good sightlines. For this Cuban-inspired musical, center-left seating (Orchestra Left Rows K-Q) provides optimal views of the band arrangements.