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

Expert Recommendations for the Best Views at Every Price Point

As a historic Broadway venue with 1,443 seats, the Imperial Theatre offers diverse seating options for "Smash." Below is my curated guide to help you find the perfect balance of view quality and price.

Best Value Tickets ($146-$162)

• Rear Mezzanine (Rows C-F): Excellent mid-range option with full stage visibility. Rows C-D ($146-147) offer slightly better angles than E-F.
• Sweet Spot: RMEZZ Row C at $147 (7 tickets available) provides the best value in this category with minimal obstruction.
• Note: Rear Mezzanine seats have a steeper pitch than orchestra, ensuring good sightlines over heads.

Sweet Spot Seating ($178-$206)

• Rear Mezzanine Center (Rows B-G): Premium mezzanine positions with perfect center alignment. Row B at $206 gives the closest mezzanine experience to orchestra.
• Orchestra Rear (Rows Q-T): ORCHO sections at $220 put you in the historic theater's coveted orchestra section at 40% less than premium rows.
• Pro Tip: Rows Q-T in orchestra have better legroom than front orchestra while maintaining good elevation.

Higher Tier Options ($254-$297)

• Center Orchestra (Rows AA-R): The AA row at $297 sits just 12 rows back with perfect sightlines - ideal for seeing facial expressions.
• Front Mezzanine (Rows B-F): FMEZC sections offer a breathtaking overhead perspective. Row B at $284 provides the most intimate mezzanine experience.
• Warning: Front orchestra rows A-F (priced higher) can have slightly obstructed views of upstage areas.

Premium & Last-Minute Seats ($365-$758)

• Orchestra Center (Rows F-P): Pristine center sections with Row J at $505 placing you in the "golden triangle" of perfect acoustics.
• Front Mezzanine Center (Row A): At $418, these are the closest possible mezzanine seats with railings for unobstructed leaning.
• Insider Note: Last-minute premium releases often appear for ORCH CENTER Row L at $758 - these are typically house seats with extra legroom.

View Comparison Guide

• Orchestra vs. Mezzanine: Orchestra provides immersion while mezzanine offers better perspective for dance numbers. For "Smash," mezzanine rows B-F showcase the full stage picture best.
• Side Sections: Right orchestra (RO) has slightly better angles than left for this production's staging. Avoid extreme side seats beyond Row U.
• Row Depth: In orchestra, odd-numbered rows (Q,S,U) have better legroom than even-numbered at Imperial Theatre.

Current Best Availability

• 12+ tickets available in RMEZZ Row C at $273 (good for groups)
• 4 center orchestra at Row AA for $297 (rare premium availability)
• 7 ORCHO Row R tickets at $220 (best orchestra value)

Final Recommendation

For budget-conscious buyers: RMEZZ Row C at $147
For optimal experience: ORCHO Row R at $220
For premium seekers: ORCH CENTER Row J at $505

Remember - the Imperial Theatre's shallow balcony means even rear mezzanine seats have excellent sightlines. The theater's intimate size ensures good views from nearly all sections.