Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver Seating Guide for The Lion King

Best Value Tickets for The Lion King (Under $80)

• BCTR Row 30-31 ($50-53): Rear balcony center with surprisingly good sightlines to the stage. Minimal head movement needed despite higher angle.
• BL/BR Rows 24-25 ($54-74): Side balcony sections offer decent side views of the stage. Best for budget-conscious buyers who don't mind slightly angled perspectives.
• BLC/BRC Rows 28-30 ($54-84): Balcony center-side sections provide better head-on views than pure side sections at similar prices.

Sweet Spot Tickets (Best Balance of Price & View $80-130)

• MRC/MLC Rows 29-33 ($88-123): Mezzanine center sections offer the best mid-range value with clear overhead views of the stage and costumes.
• DCL/DCR Rows 12-16 ($110-123): Dress Circle sections provide closer views than balcony at reasonable prices. Rows 14-16 avoid potential overhang issues.
• BCTR Rows 27-29 ($82-91): Front balcony center seats deliver excellent value with full stage visibility at lower prices than mezzanine.

Premium Seating Options ($130-200)

• ORCHESTRA CENTER Rows 9-16 ($146-191): The classic Broadway experience with perfect sightlines. Rows 12-16 are ideal for taking in the full stage picture.
• MCTR Rows 26-29 ($126-176): Front mezzanine center provides the best overall views of the elaborate staging and puppetry work.
• ORCHESTRA LEFT/RIGHT CENTRE Rows 3-7 ($166-206): Slightly angled but closer views with excellent proximity to the action.

VIP & Last-Minute Options ($200+)

• Center Rows 7-14 ($206-226): Ultimate premium seats with perfect head-on views and actor facial expressions visible.
• ORCHESTRA LEFT/RIGHT CENTER Rows 2-3 ($191-206): Front row side sections for those wanting maximum proximity to performers.
• LC/RC Rows 2-3 ($206-258): Box seats offering private, elevated views with quick aisle access.

View Comparison Guide

• Balcony vs Mezzanine: Balcony (B sections) are higher but often better for overall spectacle. Mezzanine (M sections) provide clearer views of facial expressions.
• Front Orchestra: Rows 1-10 may require looking up during some scenes. Rows 12-20 offer the ideal vertical sightline.
• Side Sections: BL/BR have 25-35 degree angles - fine for overall show but some puppet work may be obscured.

Pro Tips for The Lion King

• For families: Balcony center rows 25-30 provide the best value with full visibility of the animal processions.
• For theater enthusiasts: MCTR rows 26-28 offer the director's perspective of the full stage picture.
• Avoid extreme side sections beyond BR/BL 25 - important puppetry moments occur at stage edges.
• Dress Circle (DC sections) often has last-minute premium releases at discounted rates.

Best Sections for...

• Costume Details: ORCHESTRA CENTER Rows 10-16 or MCTR Rows 26-28
• Full Stage Spectacle: BCTR Rows 27-30 or MLC/MRC Rows 29-32
• Budget-Friendly: BCTR Rows 30-34 or BL/BR Rows 24-25
• Premium Experience: Center Rows 10-14 or ORCHESTRA LEFT/RIGHT CENTRE Rows 3-7