Louisville Palace Seating Guide for "Giselle" by Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre

Best Value Tickets (Budget-Friendly Options)

• BALC 1 & 4, Row T ($223): Excellent balcony seats with full stage visibility. Slight side angles in BALC 4 won't obstruct ballet viewing. Best choice for price-conscious buyers.
• BALC 2 & 3, Row T ($233): Centered balcony views with perfect sightlines to appreciate the full choreography. Only $10 more than side balcony sections.

Sweet Spot (Best Balance of Price & View)

• ORCH 1 & 4, Row GG ($253): Orchestra side sections with closer proximity to stage. GG row offers comfortable elevation for viewing footwork without straining.
• ORCH 1 & 4, Row X ($273): 6 rows closer than GG with more immersive experience. Perfect for those wanting to see facial expressions while staying mid-price range.

Higher Tier Options (Premium Views)

• ORCH 2 & 3, Row GG ($293): Prime center orchestra seating. Ideal for ballet enthusiasts who want symmetrical views of corps de ballet formations.
• ORCH 1 & 4, Row R ($302): Exceptional proximity to stage with only 12 rows back. Side sections here actually provide better viewing angles than center for pas de deux sequences.

Premium Experience Seats

• ORCH 2 & 3, Row X ($344): Center orchestra, close enough to hear dancers' footfalls. The "Goldilocks zone" for serious ballet fans.
• ORCH 1-4, Row L ($394-$551): Front orchestra magic. Row L puts you just 7 rows back - see every detail of the Ukrainian company's renowned technique. Center sections (ORCH 2/3) command premium pricing.

Viewing Considerations

• Balcony vs Orchestra: Balcony offers better perspective for large ensemble pieces while orchestra seats excel for soloist work. For "Giselle", balcony reveals the full ghostly Wilis formations beautifully.
• Row Depth: In orchestra, rows GG-X provide the ideal elevation to appreciate footwork without looking down too steeply. Front rows (L-R) may require slight head tilting but offer unparalleled intimacy.
• Side Sections: ORCH 1/4 actually provide dynamic views of entrances/exits and interesting angles for lifts. The Palace's design maintains good sightlines even at 45-degree angles.

Expert Recommendation

For this Ukrainian ballet company's "Giselle", we recommend ORCH 1 Row X ($273) as the ideal balance - close enough to appreciate the emotional acting during the mad scene, while elevated sufficiently to take in the full Romantic-era group choreography. Budget-conscious buyers should opt for BALC 2 Row T ($233) which offers surprisingly good sightlines at nearly $100 less than comparable orchestra seats.

Special Note for Ballet Viewing

The Palace's slightly raked orchestra means even Row GG offers clear sightlines over heads. For Act II's famous Wilis scene, center balcony seats reveal the most breathtaking patterns of the corps de ballet, while orchestra seats deliver the visceral impact of the dancers' technique.