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

Best Value Tickets (Under $150)

• Balcony Center Row H ($101-102): Great budget option with decent center views, though slightly distant. Best for price-conscious buyers.
• Balcony Left/Right Row G ($116-117): Side sections offer slight angle but closer proximity than center balcony. Excellent mid-range value.
• Balcony Rows E ($122): 3 rows closer than H with minimal price jump. Our top recommendation for value seekers.

Sweet Spot (Best Balance of Price & View: $150-250)

• Front Balcony Rows A-C ($144-149): First 3 rows of balcony provide significantly better sightlines without orchestra prices. Center sections sell first.
• Orchestra Sides Rows F-J ($197-199): Ground-level side seats with good stage proximity. Left side (Row H) has better price-to-view ratio.
• Mezzanine Center Rows G-H ($219-221): The theatre's hidden gem - elevated but straight-on views at 60% of orchestra prices.

Higher Tier Options ($250-300)

• Center Orchestra Rows M-P ($252-271): Prime viewing distance with full stage visibility. Row M is the first under overhang.
• Front Mezzanine Rows E-F ($271-280): Unobstructed overhead perspective, ideal for appreciating choreography and set design.

Premium & Last-Minute Seats ($300+)

• Mezzanine Front Rows A-C ($297-342): Closest mezzanine seats with near-perfect sightlines. Row A has extra legroom.
• Orchestra AA ($297): 8th row center - premium location but check for potential overhang from mezzanine.
• Orchestra Row A ($383): Ultimate front-row experience with actor proximity. Only recommended for immersive shows.

View Comparison

• Balcony: Higher elevation shows full stage picture but distant facial expressions. Rows A-E feel surprisingly close.
• Mezzanine: Perfect middle-ground - elevated enough for full view but closer than balcony. Center sections have zero viewing angles.
• Orchestra: Best for seeing facial expressions. Rows J-P are ideal center sections; avoid extreme sides beyond Seat 15.

Our Top Recommendations

• Best Budget: Balcony Center Row E ($122) - closest cheap seats with center alignment
• Best Mid-Range: Mezzanine Center Row H ($221) - the theatre's most underrated section
• Splurge-Worthy: Orchestra Center Row M ($271) - perfect balance of proximity and perspective
• Group Tip: Balcony Left Row H (6 tickets at $115) - best group rate with good side views

Note: The James Earl Jones Theatre's shallow balcony means even "distant" seats (Rows G-H) are closer than most Broadway houses. For "Real Women Have Curves," which emphasizes dialogue over spectacle, center mezzanine provides the ideal viewing experience.