Sarofim Hall - Hobby Center Seating Guide for "Parade"

Best Value Tickets (Under $50)

• Gallery Center Rows M-O ($23): Elevated side views with good stage visibility. Row O is slightly obstructed by railings but offers incredible value.
• Gallery Right Row G ($24): Angled toward center stage with minimal obstructions - best budget option in the house.
• Left Gallery Row F ($28): Closer to the stage than center gallery seats, with good side views of choreography.

Sweet Spot Seats (Best Balance of Price & View: $50-$100)

• Center Mezzanine Rows J-K ($51-54): The "goldilocks zone" - elevated enough for full stage views but close enough to see facial expressions. Row J has perfect sightlines over orchestra seats.
• Right Mezzanine Row K ($38): Surprisingly affordable for mezzanine level. Excellent diagonal views of the entire stage.
• Left Gallery Rows E-F ($67-68): Front gallery sections with minimal neck strain. Perfect for viewers who prefer intimacy over elevation.

Premium Orchestra Options ($100-$200)

• Orchestra Center Rows NN-PP ($101-167): The heart of the action. Row PP sits at ideal elevation for viewing the full stage picture.
• Left Orchestra Rows GG-OO ($141-170): Slight angle provides dynamic perspectives of staging. Rows LL-OO avoid under-balcony sightline issues.
• Right Mezzanine Rows B-C ($185-195): Front mezzanine delivers Broadway-quality views. Row B puts you at eye-level with flying set pieces.

VIP & Last-Minute Splurges ($200+)

• Pit Seats AAA ($191-366): Literally front row to the orchestra. Prepare for neck strain but unbeatable actor proximity.
• Center Orchestra Rows M-L ($391-706): The ultimate "money is no object" seats. Rows L-M are the producer's preferred location.
• Box Seats 5-8 ($164-191): Old-world charm with modern comforts. Box 6 has perfect sightlines to stage-left entrances.

Viewing Considerations

• Gallery Seats: Rows A-C may feel cramped for tall patrons. Opt for Rows E+ if legroom is a priority.
• Orchestra: Rows AA-FF may require looking up at staged elements. Rows GG+ provide better vertical sightlines.
• Mezzanine: Center sections (CMEZZ) have zero viewing obstructions. Side mezzanines lose some upstage corners.
• Box Seats: Sightlines vary dramatically by box number. Odd-numbered boxes favor stage-right views.

Pro Tips

• For musicals like "Parade," mezzanine seats often provide better views of choreography patterns than orchestra.
• The $50-75 price range currently offers exceptional value in the gallery sections - prices typically rise as performances near.
• Pair tickets in LGLRY Row F ($28) with a pre-show dinner at nearby restaurants for a complete night out at half the cost of premium seats.