Imperial Theatre - "Smash" Broadway Show Seating Guide

Best Value Tickets for "Smash" at Imperial Theatre

The Imperial Theatre offers excellent sightlines throughout, but some sections provide particularly good value. Here's our expert breakdown of the best seats for your budget:

💰 Best Value Tickets ($151-$170)

• Rear Mezzanine (RMEZZ) Rows E-H - Excellent value with good elevation (Rows E-F at $151-153 are steals)
• Rear Mezzanine Left/Right Row B ($163) - Center-ish view at mezzanine level
• Why these? The Imperial's mezzanine is steeply pitched, so even rear mezzanine seats have clear views of the entire stage.

🎯 Sweet Spot (Good Availability & Price, $190-$240)

• Rear Mezzanine Rows A-D ($190-273) - Closer mezzanine seats with perfect head-on views
• Rear Mezzanine Center Rows A-G ($204-284) - Premium mezzanine location
• Orchestra Rows Q-U ($220-276) - Rear orchestra at fair prices
• Note: Rows C-D in Rear Mezzanine offer the best balance of price and view quality.

✨ Higher Tier Options ($250-$375)

• Center Orchestra Rows A-AA ($297-378) - Premium Broadway experience
• Front Mezzanine Center Rows A-F ($284-422) - Best overall views in house
• Orchestra Center Rows E-J ($418-505) - Closer center views
• Warning: Some side orchestra seats (especially far left/right) may have slight view obstructions.

💎 Premium & Last-Minute Options ($400+)

• Orchestra Center Rows D-H ($418-428) - Ultimate Broadway experience
• Front Mezzanine Row A ($422) - Unobstructed bird's-eye view
• Orchestra Center Row J ($505) - Mid-center perfection

🔍 View Differences by Section

• Orchestra: Rows A-J are ideal, but avoid extreme sides. Rows K-U are elevated with good sightlines.
• Front Mezzanine: Rows A-F offer the best overall perspective of choreography.
• Rear Mezzanine: Rows A-D feel surprisingly close due to theater's vertical design.

💡 Expert Recommendations

• For budget buyers: RMEZZ Row E at $151 is the best value in the house
• For best balance: Rear Mezzanine Center Row B at $206 offers premium view at mid-range price
• For special occasions: Orchestra Center Row H at $428 provides unforgettable experience
• For groups: Multiple RMEZZ Row G at $166 are available together

📐 Imperial Theatre Layout Notes

The Imperial is known for its excellent acoustics and intimate feel (1,443 seats). Even the "rear" mezzanine seats are only about 100 feet from the stage. The mezzanine overhang begins at Row J in the orchestra, but doesn't obstruct views.

🎭 "Smash"-Specific Advice

• Mezzanine seats excel for appreciating full choreography numbers
• Orchestra center rows E-J are ideal for seeing facial expressions
• Avoid far side seats if you want full view of the "studio" set pieces