Imperial Theatre | "Smash" Broadway Show - Best Seats & Ticket Deals

Expert Guide to Choosing the Best Seats for "Smash" at Imperial Theatre

As a historic Broadway venue with 1,443 seats, the Imperial Theatre offers diverse viewing experiences. Here's my professional breakdown of the best options for "Smash" based on current availability, sightlines, and value.

Best Value Tickets (Under $180)

• Rear Mezzanine Rows C-F ($151-$166): Excellent budget option with full stage views. Rows C-D provide better angles than F-H. Center sections (RMEZZ) offer superior sightlines to side sections.
• Rear Mezzanine Left/Right Row B ($163): Front of rear mezzanine with minimal obstruction. Slight side angle actually improves view of stage depth.

Sweet Spot (Best Balance of Price & View)

• Rear Mezzanine Center Rows A-C ($280-$284): First rows of rear mezzanine provide remarkable clarity. Only 5° elevation difference from front mezzanine at 30% savings.
• Orchestra Rows Q-T ($220-$280): Mid-rear orchestra maintains perfect sightlines. Ideal for viewers who prefer straight-on perspective rather than mezzanine's downward view.

Higher Tier Options (Premium Views)

• Front Mezzanine Rows A-B ($284-$297): The famous "Goldilocks zone" - elevated enough for full stage views but close enough to see facial expressions. Center sections (FMEZC) are worth the premium.
• Orchestra Center Rows A-AA ($295-$378): For traditionalists who want the classic Broadway experience. Row AA is actually closer to stage than Row A due to Imperial's unique stepped floor.

Premium/Last-Minute Splurges

• Orchestra Center Rows D-J ($418-$505): The famous "platinum seats" with actor eye contact. Row H is my personal favorite - perfect centerline with ideal elevation.
• Front Mezzanine Center Row A ($432): Arguably the best seats in the house - combines mezzanine perspective with proximity.

Viewing Considerations

• Orchestra Note: Rows K-U are beneath the mezzanine overhang, which slightly affects acoustics but not sightlines.
• Mezzanine Advantage: For dance-heavy shows like "Smash", the mezzanine provides better appreciation of choreography patterns.
• Avoid: Extreme side orchestra seats (Sections like ORCHO far left/right) have partial view obstructions of stage corners.

Current Best Picks (Based on Availability)

• Budget Choice: RMEZZ Row D at $151 (7 tickets available) - unbeatable value
• Premium Choice: ORCHC Row H at $418 - center orchestra perfection
• Group Option: Rear Mezzanine Left Center Row H (4 tickets at $179) - great together seating

Pro Tip

The Imperial's mezzanine has a steeper pitch than most Broadway houses, meaning even rear mezzanine seats have clear views. Don't overpay for front mezzanine unless you specifically want closer facial detail.