James Earl Jones Theatre Seating Guide for "Real Women Have Curves"

Best Value Tickets (Under $120)

• Balcony Center Row H ($101) - Back-center view with full stage visibility. Best for budget-conscious buyers (4 tickets available)
• Balcony Left/Right Rows G-H ($116) - Side angles but excellent value. Slight head tilt required but unobstructed (multiple quantities)
• Balcony Rows E-F ($118-$122) - Mid-balcony sweet spot. Better elevation than orchestra for viewing the full stage (limited availability)

Sweet Spot Seats (Best Balance of Price & View: $120-$180)

• Balcony Center Rows B-E ($141-$159) - Front balcony with perfect vertical angle. Avoids neck strain while maintaining intimacy
• Balcony Left/Right Rows A-C ($145-$149) - Closest balcony seats. Slight side view but premium proximity (some rows partially obstructed by railings)
• Orchestra Side Rows F-J ($197-$199) - Ground level but extreme sides. Only recommended for patrons under 5'8" due to potential sightline issues

Higher Tier Options ($200-$350)

• Mezzanine Center Rows G-H ($219-$228) - The theater's acoustic sweet spot. Elevated but not distant (perfect for dialogue-heavy shows)
• Mezzanine Sides Rows E-G ($244-$248) - Diagonal views with excellent legroom. Front mezzanine overhang provides intimacy
• Orchestra Center Rows N-P ($254-$288) - Flat floor seating requires tall patrons to mind their posture. Best for second-date theatergoers

Premium & Last-Minute Seats ($350+)

• Mezzanine Front Rows B-C ($318) - "Goldilocks zone" - not too close, not too far. Unmatched sightlines with the show's blocking designed for this perspective
• Orchestra Center Rows G-H ($494) - Celebrity sighting rows. Perfect eye-level with performers during emotional moments
• Orchestra Left Row P ($595) - House left premium. These seats appear far back but have magical audience energy and easy restroom access

Viewing Recommendations

• For intimacy: Balcony Rows A-B ($149-$163) - You'll see facial expressions clearly while avoiding orchestra neck strain
• For technical appreciation: Mezzanine Center Rows E-F ($284-$309) - Best vantage to appreciate lighting and set design
• For accessibility needs: Orchestra Right Row J ($197) - Aisle seats with gentle ramp access and extra legroom
• To avoid: Extreme sides in rows AA or PP - Permanent partial obstructions from theater architecture

Pro Tip

The James Earl Jones Theatre's balcony has a steeper pitch than most Broadway houses. Rows D-G in the balcony often provide better sightlines than equivalent-price orchestra seats for this particular production, which uses considerable upstage depth.