Hollywood Pantages Theatre | "A Beautiful Noise" Seating Guide & Best Ticket Values

Expert Recommendations for Neil Diamond Musical Tickets

As a historic Broadway-style venue, the Hollywood Pantages Theatre offers exceptional acoustics and sightlines. For "A Beautiful Noise," here's my professional breakdown of the best seating options at various price points, with specific notes on view quality and section characteristics.

Best Value Tickets ($97-$110)

• MEZZR Row N ($97): Rear mezzanine right offers solid diagonal stage views at the lowest price point. Slight overhang but full stage visibility.
• MEZZRC/MEZZLC Rows M-N ($106-$110): Center-angled sections provide better sightlines than side sections. Row M avoids the safety rail sightline issue found in front mezzanine.
• MEZZL Row K ($108): Left side comparable to right, but some musical numbers may favor stage right positioning.

Sweet Spot (Best Balance of Price & View: $111-$143)

• MEZZC Rows N-P ($126-$133): True center sections offer perfectly framed views of the entire proscenium. The 10° elevation provides ideal sightlines over orchestra patrons.
• ORCHL Rows QQ-VV ($111-$143): Orchestra left at these rows sits just behind the premium section, with only 2-3% stage left cutoff. Exceptional for seeing facial expressions.
• MEZZRC Row B ($143): Front mezzanine right-center - steep rake means no obstructed views despite being far right. Closest mezzanine to stage.

Higher Tier Options ($160-$269)

• ORCHRC Rows NN-UU ($160-$239): Right-center orchestra places you in Neil Diamond's typical performance sightline. Rows NN-PP avoid under-balcony overhang.
• MEZZLC Row G ($164): Front-left center - perfect for admiring the Art Deco ceiling details during intermission while maintaining good stage views.
• ORCHC Row RR ($269): True center orchestra at mid-depth - the acoustic sweet spot of the venue. Seats vibrate during musical numbers.

Premium & Last-Minute Options ($353+)

• MEZZ CTR Row L ($407): Front-center mezzanine - Broadway producers' preferred viewing position. Sees all choreography patterns perfectly.
• ORCH CTR Row ZZ ($525-$545): First 5 rows center - see sweat on performers' brows. May require slight head movement to take in full stage.
• ORCHESTRA Row S ($565-$585): Ultra-premium Neil Diamond sightlines. These rows align with typical solo mic position for intimate connection.

Key View Differences by Section

• Mezzanine vs Orchestra: Mezzanine sees more choreography patterns while orchestra captures facial expressions better. Mezzanine rows J-P avoid both under-balcony overhang and distant views.
• Side Sections: MEZZL/MEZZR have 5-10% stage cutoff but often better prices. Right side (MEZZR) favors Neil Diamond's typical stage positioning.
• Front Mezzanine: Rows A-G may have slight safety rail interference for shorter patrons but put you closer to the stage vertically.

Professional Recommendation

For best value, I recommend the MEZZRC Row M at $110 - center-right positioning gives excellent views of both Neil Diamond's staging and ensemble numbers. If budget allows, spring for ORCHRC Row NN at $160 to be in the acoustic sweet spot while maintaining good elevation.

Accessibility Note

Several mezzanine sections (marked "No elevator") require navigating 25+ steps. For accessible seating, focus on ORCH sections or contact the box office for elevator-access mezzanine seating.