Imperial Theatre | "Smash" Broadway Show Tickets – Best Seats & Value Guide

Expert Recommendations for the Best Views at Imperial Theatre

As a historic Broadway theater with 1,443 seats, the Imperial Theatre offers three main seating areas: Orchestra (main floor), Front Mezzanine, and Rear Mezzanine. The theater's steep rake ensures good sightlines throughout, but some sections offer particularly strong value. Here's our breakdown of current ticket options for "Smash":

Best Value Tickets ($146-$166)

• Rear Mezzanine Rows C-F (Sections RMEZZ): Excellent mid-range pricing with minimal view obstruction. Rows C-D ($146-$152) are particularly strong values - you'll miss some facial expressions but catch all choreography.
• Rear Mezzanine Side Rows B (Left/Right): At $163, these side seats offer closer proximity than center rear mezzanine at similar prices. Slight angle but full stage visibility.

Sweet Spot Tickets ($179-$206)

• Rear Mezzanine Center Rows E-H: The $179-206 range gets you into the prime center sections of the rear mezzanine. Row E center ($181) offers the best balance of price and view.
• Orchestra Rear Rows N-T: While further back ($213-$228), these orchestra seats provide the full Broadway experience at reasonable prices. Avoid rows Q-T if you're under 5'4" - the overhang begins here.

Higher Tier Options ($240-$358)

• Front Mezzanine Rows A-F: The $284-$358 front mezzanine seats (especially center sections) are considered the best overall views in the house. Row B center ($288) is theater gold standard.
• Orchestra Middle Rows J-M: At $259-$358, these are proper Broadway orchestra seats. Left/Right orchestra around row L ($271-$358) offer great angles for dance-heavy shows.

Premium & Last-Minute Seats ($374-$758)

• Orchestra Center Rows A-H: The $374-$505 center orchestra seats (Rows A-D especially) put you in the heart of the action. Perfect for special occasions.
• Front Mezzanine Box Seats: While not currently listed, these sometimes become available last-minute and offer unique angled views at premium prices.

View Differences & Recommendations

• Rear Mezzanine: Rows A-C may feel slightly cramped for tall patrons. Rows D-H offer progressively better rake. Center sections have perfect alignment while sides have minimal obstruction.
• Orchestra: Rows A-J are "splash zone" close. Rows K-P mid-orchestra are ideal for seeing full stage pictures. Rows Q-T begin the overhang effect.
• Front Mezzanine: The first 5 rows are equivalent to balcony seats in other theaters - spectacular overall views but less intimacy.

Our Top 3 Picks for "Smash"

1. Rear Mezzanine Center Row E ($181): Best combination of price and perfect sightlines
2. Orchestra Right Row L ($271): Excellent side view for catching all choreography
3. Front Mezzanine Center Row B ($288): The classic Broadway premium experience

Special Notes

The Imperial Theatre's mezzanine overhang begins at row Q in the orchestra. For taller patrons, we recommend rows K-P orchestra or any mezzanine seat. The theater's intimate size means there are truly no "bad" seats, but the value sweet spot is clearly in the rear mezzanine center sections for this performance.