Imperial Theatre - "Smash" Broadway Show Seating Guide & Best Ticket Values

Expert Recommendations for the Best Views at Every Price Point

As a historic Broadway theater, the Imperial Theatre offers an intimate experience with excellent sightlines from nearly every section. Below is my professional breakdown of the best ticket values, sweet spots, and premium options for "Smash" based on current availability and pricing.

Best Value Tickets ($146-$197)

• Rear Mezzanine Rows D-F (RMEZZ): Excellent budget option with full stage views. Row D at $146 offers the best value in the house.
• Rear Mezzanine Side Sections (Rows B-H): Slight angle but unobstructed views. Left/Right B rows at $163 provide center-like views at 20% discount.
• Tip: Rows D-F in center RMEZZ offer better legroom than rear rows for just $10-20 more.

Sweet Spot Seats ($198-$276)

• Front Mezzanine Center Rows B-F: The theater's hidden gems. FMEZC Row E at $289 gives near-orchestra views at mezzanine prices.
• Orchestra Rear Center (Rows Q-U): ORCHC Row T at $276 provides perfect head-on perspective with excellent acoustics.
• Rear Mezzanine Front Rows (A-C): RMEZZ Row A at $276 puts you at mezzanine front with full stage visibility.

Higher Tier Options ($297-$365)

• Orchestra Center (Rows A-AA): AA row at $292 sits slightly elevated for optimal viewing angles.
• Front Mezzanine Side Front Rows: Sections 1-4 Rows A-D offer premium mezzanine experience (Front Mezz 2 Row D at $358).
• Mid-Orchestra Sides: Left/Right Orchestra Rows J-M (Left Orch J at $325) balance price and proximity.

Premium & Last-Minute Seats ($375-$505)

• Orchestra Center Front (Rows A-D): The gold standard. ORCHC Row D at $417 puts you 15 rows from stage.
• Front Mezzanine Center Front: FMEZC Row A at $422 offers best elevated views in house.
• Prime Orchestra Middle (Rows J-P): ORCH CENTER Row J at $505 for ultimate Broadway experience.

View Comparison Guide

• Rear Mezzanine: Full stage views but distant. Best for budget-conscious viewers.
• Front Mezzanine: Perfect balance - elevated perspective with excellent sightlines to choreography.
• Orchestra Sides: Some angle but closer to stage action. Avoid extreme side beyond Row 10.
• Orchestra Center: Unmatched immersion but price jumps significantly after Row H.

Professional Recommendation

For "Smash" which features elaborate choreography, I recommend:

• Budget Pick: RMEZZ Row D ($146) - unbeatable value
• Best Overall: FMEZC Row E ($289) - perfect elevation/view balance
• Splurge Worthy: ORCHC Row D ($417) - center magic without front row premium

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