Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre | "The Buena Vista Social Club" Seating Guide & Best Tickets

Expert Recommendations for the Best Views & Value

Discover the perfect seats for "The Buena Vista Social Club" at Broadway's intimate Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. With just 1,079 seats, every location offers good sightlines, but our guide helps you find the sweet spots between price and view quality for this Cuban-inspired musical celebration.

Best Value Tickets ($84-$98)

• MEZZPV Rows A-D: Front mezzanine premium value seats with direct center views. Row A is just 4 rows back from the mezzanine rail ($84).
• MEZZO Rows H-K: Side mezzanine with slight angle but excellent sound ($87-$98). Row H is particularly good for price-to-view ratio.

Sweet Spot Seats ($114-$158)

• ORCHPV Rows E-M: Orchestra premium value center sections - avoid extreme sides. Rows H-K offer the best elevation ($114).
• MEZZC Rows J-K: True center mezzanine with perfect head-on views of the Cuban band setup ($117-$124).
• ORCHO Rows Q-S: Rear orchestra center - farther back but unobstructed ($132-$158). Ideal for taking in the full stage choreography.

Higher Tier Options ($170-$250)

• MEZZANINE LEFT/RIGHT Rows B-G: Closer side mezzanine with more severe angles - better for music than sightlines ($156-$180).
• ORCHO Rows M-P: Mid-orchestra sides - good for seeing facial expressions ($174-$178). Left side (House Right) faces musicians.

Premium & Last-Minute Seats ($288-$368)

• ORCHC Rows AA-A: Front orchestra center - immersive experience with the performers ($288-$368). AA is first row.
• MEZZC Rows A-B: Front center mezzanine - best overall perspective ($360-$369).

View Differences by Section

• Orchestra: Rows AA-J (closest) see facial details; Rows K-S better for full-stage dance numbers. Center sections have 0-15° viewing angles.
• Mezzanine: Rows A-F provide overview of complex choreography. Center sections have <25° angles vs 30°+ in sides.
• Side Seats: Left mezzanine (House Right) faces the on-stage band area directly - great for music lovers.

Pro Tips for This Production

• The stage extends with a dance platform - mezzanine seats see patterns better
• Musicians are stage right - left orchestra/mezzanine see them best
• Rows A-C in mezzanine avoid any under-balcony sound muffling
• For groups: MEZZO Rows J-K have blocks of 6+ seats together

Current Best Deals (as of listing)

• 2 tickets MEZZPV Row A @ $84 each (perfect center view)
• 4 tickets MEZZANINE LEFT Row J @ $99 each (slight angle discount)
• 6 tickets ORCHO Row S @ $132 each (rear center orchestra value)

The Gerald Schoenfeld's shallow balcony means even "last minute" seats often have excellent views. For this music-driven show, prioritize center sections where possible to fully appreciate the Afro-Cuban rhythms and ensemble staging.