Marquis Theatre | "Stranger Things" + "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" Seating Guide & Best Tickets

Expert Recommendations for the Best Views & Value at Marquis Theatre

As a Broadway theater with 1,611 seats, Marquis Theatre offers excellent sightlines from most sections. For "Stranger Things," you'll want to prioritize center sections in either Orchestra or Mezzanine for full stage visibility of the immersive set design. Here's my breakdown of the best options at every price point:

Best Value Tickets ($100-$140)

• Mezzanine Side Rows M-K ($100-$125): Solid side views at 20% cheaper than center sections. Row M is slightly obstructed by the mezzanine overhang.
• Mezzanine Center Rows L-J ($107-$140): The sweet spot for budget-conscious buyers. Row J center offers remarkable value at $139 with only 12% price jump from Row L.
• Orchestra Side Rows Y-Z ($122-$132): Closest budget orchestra seats. Row Z has better rake than Y for easier viewing over heads.

Sweet Spot (Best Balance of Price & View) ($140-$180)

• Mezzanine Center Rows H-J ($139-$148): Front mezzanine delivers the theater's best sightlines. Row H center at $139 is today's standout deal.
• Orchestra Center Rows ZZ-X ($131-$157): Mid-orchestra center avoids both sound issues near stage and visibility problems in rear. Row X center at $156 is premium Broadway seating.
• Orchestra Left/Right Rows U-V ($171-$179): Excellent side views closer to stage action. Row V left at $178 offers actor proximity at 20% discount from center.

Higher Tier Options ($180-$240)

• Orchestra Center Rows W-T ($156-$239): Premium center sections. Rows T-U (around $230) place you in the "director's view" sweet spot.
• Front Mezzanine Rows E-G ($180-$221): First 3 mezzanine rows provide panoramic views. Row E center at $227 rivals orchestra views.
• Orchestra Side Rows T-W ($156-$181): Closer side seats with good actor visibility but slightly angled views.

Premium/Last-Minute Options ($240+)

• Orchestra Center Rows S-Q ($221-$260): Rows Q-S put you 15-20 rows back - perfect for taking in the full stage picture.
• Front Mezzanine Rows B-D ($263-$276): First row mezzanine (B) offers unobstructed views at 40% orchestra prices.
• Orchestra Front Center Rows A-K ($266-$505): For true VIPs, Row G center ($495) delivers the ultimate Broadway experience.

Key View Differences

• Orchestra vs Mezzanine: Orchestra feels immersive while mezzanine provides better overall perspective of the elaborate "Stranger Things" sets.
• Side Sections: Marquis' sides are only 12 seats wide - much narrower than typical Broadway houses, making side views better than average.
• Row Letters: A=front, ZZ=back. Avoid rows AA-DD in orchestra (under overhang). Mezzanine overhang begins at row K.

My Top 3 Recommendations

1. Best Value: Mezzanine Center Row J ($139) - Center view at 60% of comparable orchestra seats
2. Premium Pick: Orchestra Center Row T ($201) - Perfect mid-center positioning
3. Splurge Worthy: Orchestra Center Row G ($495) - Once-in-a-lifetime front center experience

Pro Tips

• Marquis has stadium-style mezzanine seating - even row K has good sightlines
• Avoid extreme right/left orchestra for this production - key scenes happen stage left
• Check TodayTix for daily rush/lottery tickets if sold out