MJ - The Musical at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts - Best Seats & Deals

Expert Guide to the Best Seats for MJ - The Musical

Discover the perfect seats for MJ - The Musical at San Jose's premier performing arts venue. Our seating guide highlights the best value tickets, premium options, and hidden gem sections to enhance your Broadway experience.

Best Value Tickets (Under $150)

• BALL-6 Row 6 ($112): Front side balcony with direct stage view - excellent value for price
• ORCL-S Row 20 ($112): Mid-orchestra side section with good elevation
• ORCR-R Row 30 ($127): Rear orchestra center-right with clear sightlines
• BALR-3 Row 10 ($134): Front balcony right with minimal obstruction

Sweet Spot Seats (Best Balance of Price & View)

• BALL-4 Rows 7-11 ($141-$146): Prime left balcony with perfect viewing angle
• BALR-3 Rows 8-12 ($141-$148): Symmetrical right balcony counterpart
• ORCL-8 Row 29 ($146): Orchestra left-center with full stage visibility
• ORCR-9 Row 16 ($150): Premium orchestra right location at mid-range price

Higher Tier Options (Premium Views)

• BALR-1 Rows 7-12 ($193-$206): Front balcony right - closest balcony seats
• ORCL-S Row 15 ($209): Premium orchestra side near center
• ORCR-S Row 15 ($220): Matching right-side premium location
• BALR-5 Row 4 ($220): Front-center balcony for immersive experience

Premium/VIP Selections

• ORCHESTRA Rows 15-17 ($394-$430): Center orchestra magic
• ORCHESTRA LEFT Row 13 ($659): Premium left-center near stage
• ORCHESTRA RIGHT Row 10 ($734): Ultimate right-center position
• ORCHESTRA LEFT Row 4 ($1100): Front-row premium experience

Seating Zone Comparison

✅ Balcony (BAL) Sections:

• BALL/R 1-3: Front balcony (steep angle but close)
• BALL/R 4-6: Mid-balcony (best value sightlines)
• Higher rows: More affordable but steeper views

✅ Orchestra (ORCH) Sections:

• Center (ORC): Most expensive but unobstructed
• Sides (ORCL/R): Slight angle but great value
• Rows 15-25: Ideal elevation/distance balance

View Recommendations

• For budget-conscious: BALL-6 Row 6 or ORCL-S Row 20 ($112)
• Best mid-range: BALL-4 Row 8 ($144) or ORCL-8 Row 29 ($146)
• Premium experience: ORCHESTRA Row 15 ($394) or ORCH LEFT Row 10 ($531)
• VIP splurge: ORCHESTRA LEFT Row 4 ($1100) for ultimate proximity

Pro Tips

• Balcony rows 4-8 offer the best price/visibility ratio
• Orchestra side sections provide 90% of the view at 60% of center prices
• Avoid extreme side balcony seats beyond section 6
• Front orchestra (rows 1-10) may require looking up at stage

Final Recommendation

For most attendees, we recommend the BALL-4 or BALR-3 sections (rows 7-11, $141-$148) as they offer the perfect combination of excellent views, comfortable pricing, and available inventory. These seats provide a full stage perspective while keeping you close enough to appreciate the production details of MJ - The Musical.