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

Best Value Tickets (Under $100)

• MEZZPV Rows A-F ($89-91): Front mezzanine side sections with excellent diagonal views of the stage. Rows A-C are particularly good for the price.
• MEZZO Rows J-K ($89-90): Center-rear mezzanine seats with full stage visibility. Slight elevation helps with sightlines over taller patrons.

Sweet Spot (Good Availability & Price $100-150)

• MEZZANINE LEFT/RIGHT Rows H-J ($110-126): Side mezzanine with closer proximity to stage. Row H is front of section.
• ORCHPV Rows C-M ($122): Orchestra side premium seats at mid-theater depth. Rows C-E put you closer to the Cuban band's instrumentation.
• MEZZO Rows E-G ($145-148): Mid-mezzanine center with perfect balance of price and view. Ideal for appreciating the full choreography.

Higher Tier Options ($150-250)

• MEZZC Rows B-F ($187-231): Dead-center mezzanine with flawless sightlines. Rows B-D are worth the premium for musicals.
• ORCHO Rows M-Q ($174-179): Mid-orchestra center. Rows M-P are in the "golden zone" for both visual and acoustic clarity.
• Mezzanine Center Rows C-E ($240-246): Front-center mezzanine with panoramic views. Perfect for catching all the dance formations.

Premium & Last-Minute ($250+)

• ORCHC Rows AA-C ($288-360): Front orchestra center - you'll see the performers' expressions. AA is first row (note: slightly elevated view).
• MEZZC Row A ($360+): Front row center mezzanine - considered the best seats in the house by many Broadway regulars.
• ORCHESTRA CENTER Rows H-J ($463): Premium orchestra center, close enough to feel the percussion vibrations.

View Recommendations

For "Buena Vista Social Club - Musical":

• Music Focus: ORCHPV Rows C-E (left side) put you near where the horn section typically positions.
• Dance Focus: MEZZO Rows D-G center provide the best overhead view of complex Afro-Cuban choreography.
• VIP Experience: ORCHC Row AA seats 101-108 are center-line with no obstruction.
• Budget Conscious: MEZZPV Row A has surprisingly good angles for under $100.

Section Comparison

• Orchestra vs Mezzanine: Orchestra seats closer to performers (better for facial expressions), while mezzanine offers better view of lighting patterns and full-stage movement.
• Side Sections: MEZZPV/MEZZANINE LEFT-RIGHT have slight angled views but often better value than partial-view orchestra sides.
• Front Rows: First 3 rows mezzanine (A-C) typically have railings that don't obstruct, unlike some orchestra front rows.

Pro Tips

• The Schoenfeld's mezzanine overhang begins at Row M in orchestra - avoid rows N-Q if you dislike feeling "under" the balcony.
• For groups of 4+, MEZZO Row K has 6 contiguous seats at $89 - rare find for Broadway.
• Check the theater's detailed seating chart - some "partial view" seats actually have excellent sightlines for this musical's staging.