National Theatre - DC | "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations" Seating Guide

Best Value Tickets (Under $100)

• MEZZANINE RIGHT Row J ($70): Side-view seats with good elevation. Best for budget-conscious fans who don't mind slight angle to stage.
• MEZZANINE RIGHT Row H ($75): 2 rows closer than J with similar side view. Excellent price-to-view ratio.
• BALC Row B ($92): Front balcony row with direct center view. One of the best balcony deals available.

Sweet Spot Tickets ($100-$160)

• MEZZANINE CENTER Row M ($102): Dead-center view from mezzanine. Rows F-M offer the best balance of price and view in this section.
• LBALC Row E ($117): Left balcony front section. Better legroom than orchestra and excellent sightlines to the full stage.
• BALC Row D ($160): Center balcony with perfect head-on view. The "goldilocks zone" - not too close, not too far.

Higher Tier Options ($160-$200)

• LMEZZ Row E ($166): Premium left mezzanine seats. Earlier alphabet rows (A-E) put you at ideal elevation for viewing choreography.
• RMEZZ Row F ($173): Mirror of LMEZZ with same benefits. These sections have better acoustics than orchestra for musicals.
• LBALC Row A ($160): Front row balcony left. Unobstructed view with extra personal space.

Premium/Last-Minute Seats ($200+)

• ORCH Row X ($201-206): Rear orchestra center. Pricey but puts you in the heart of the sound mix.
• RMEZZ Row C ($204): First few rows of right mezzanine. Nearly identical view to premium orchestra at half the price.
• ORCH CTR Row X ($525+): True VIP experience. Center orchestra within 15 rows of stage - you'll see every dance move.

View Comparison

• Balcony (BALC/LBALC/RBALC): Steeper angle shows full stage choreography best. Rows A-E feel surprisingly close.
• Mezzanine (MEZZ/LMEZZ/RMEZZ): The "production row" - perfect elevation to appreciate both vocals and dance formations.
• Orchestra (ORCH): Best for seeing facial expressions. Center sections beyond Row T lose some impact due to flat floor.

Pro Tips

• For groups: LBALC Row H has 7 seats together ($92 each) - rare find in prime balcony
• Pair hunting: MEZZANINE LEFT Row H has 2 seats at $92 - perfect date night spot
• Avoid extreme sides in balcony - partial view of upstage area
• Mezzanine rows F-J offer the best combination of view and value

Best Overall Picks

For most attendees, we recommend the MEZZANINE CENTER Row M ($102) as the perfect balance of view and value. If budget allows, upgrade to LMEZZ Row E ($166) for premium comfort and sightlines. True Temptations fans should consider splurging on ORCH CTR Row X ($525) for an unforgettable front-center experience.