Paramount Theatre - Aurora | Cats - The Musical Seating Guide & Ticket Recommendations

Best Value Tickets (Budget-Friendly Options)

• ORCHESTRA RR ($73): Back orchestra but excellent value - only 4 tickets left. Slight side angles in LEFT/RIGHT sections but full stage visibility.
• BALCONY JJJ ($85-89): Front balcony rows with good elevation. LEFT/RIGHT sections have minor side obstructions but 45-degree views still work well for dance-heavy shows like Cats.

Sweet Spot (Best Balance of Price & View)

• ORCHESTRA PP/SS ($97-99): Mid-orchestra with perfect sightlines to see intricate choreography. Rows PP-SS are the "Goldilocks zone" - close enough for facial expressions but far enough to take in full stage pictures.
• BALCONY CENTER HHH ($105): Dead-center balcony with panoramic views. Ideal for appreciating the full set design of Cats' junkyard scene.

Higher Tier Options (Premium Views)

• ORCHESTRA ONE (Rows B-G $184-210): Front orchestra for ultimate immersion. Row E specifically avoids being too close for a musical - you'll see all footwork without neck strain.
• BALCONY AAA-BBB ($184): Closest balcony center seats with steep pitch ensures unobstructed views over heads.

Premium/Last-Minute Splurges

• MAIN FLOOR CENTER NN ($216): Prime section for seeing the cats' athletic leaps during "The Jellicle Ball".
• FLR LC/RC JJ ($337): Front-center sections - you'll feel like you're in the junkyard with the cats. Best for hardcore fans wanting actor interaction.

View Comparison Guide

• Orchestra Left/Right vs Center: Side sections have 10-15° angled views but often better prices. For Cats, this still works well since choreography uses the whole stage.
• Balcony Front (HHH) vs Rear (JJJ): Only 2-3 rows difference but HHH gets noticeably better sightlines over the orchestra overhang.
• Orchestra One Warning: Rows A-C may require looking up during some scenes - better for plays than dance-heavy musicals.

Expert Recommendations

• Best for Families: BALCONY CENTER JJJ ($89) - elevated view helps kids follow the action
• Best for Theater Enthusiasts: ORCHESTRA LEFT CENTER RR ($106) - diagonal view reveals more staging depth
• Best for Impressing a Date: MAIN FLOOR RIGHT JJ ($211) - premium location without max price
• Best Last-Minute Deal: ORCHESTRA RIGHT NN ($101) - only 2 left but excellent mid-orchestra value

Cats-Specific Viewing Tips

• Balcony seats actually benefit some Cats numbers like "Mr. Mistoffelees" where magic tricks look better from slightly above
• Avoid extreme far sides (BALCONY LEFT/RIGHT GGG) for "Memory" - you'll miss the moon prop reveal
• Orchestra rows RR-SS are ideal for seeing the cats enter through the audience

Price Alert Strategy

The $73 ORCHESTRA RR tickets are the steal of the show but will sell fast. If those disappear, the $85 BALCONY JJJ sections still offer 90% of the experience at 60% of premium seat prices. For best value, act within 48 hours of the performance when unsold premium seats often get price drops.