St. James Theatre | Sunset Blvd. Seating Guide – Best Views & Value Tickets

Expert Recommendations for the Best Seats at St. James Theatre

Planning to see Sunset Blvd. at St. James Theatre? Our seating guide helps you find the perfect balance of view quality and price. Below we've categorized tickets into Best Value, Sweet Spots, Premium Options, and Last-Minute deals—complete with view descriptions and section comparisons.

Best Value Tickets (Under $100)

• Balcony Rows G-H ($95-$97): Affordable option with slightly obstructed views of stage corners. Best for budget-conscious viewers who don't mind being higher up.
• Balcony Left/Right Row H ($95): Side views but excellent price for Broadway. Expect some minor sightline limitations during extreme stage-left/right action.

Sweet Spot Tickets ($100-$150)

• Balcony Center Rows C-E ($119-$136): Direct center views with good elevation. Row C offers particularly strong sightlines at mid-range pricing.
• Orchestra Rear Left Rows P-Q ($101): Rare orchestra-level seats under $110. Slightly off-center but full stage visibility with minimal obstruction.
• Mezzanine Rear Rows N-Q ($129-$149): Elevated but comfortable viewing angle. Rows P-Q in Mezzanine Rear Center provide the best value in this category.

Higher Tier Options ($150-$250)

• Mezzanine Center Rows L-O ($184-$235): Premium views with excellent acoustics. Row L offers near-perfect sightlines to all stage details.
• Orchestra Rear Center Rows R ($309): Straight-on views from the back orchestra. Better for overall stage perspective than close-up details.
• Mezzanine Front Rows A-C ($256-$343): Closest mezzanine seats with immersive views. Front row A has minimal rail interference.

Premium & Last-Minute Options ($250+)

• Orchestra Center Rows H-K ($546-$557): The gold standard for Broadway viewing. Perfect sightlines to catch every facial expression and set detail.
• Orchestra Front Rows A-C ($515-$726): Ultimate VIP experience. Row A may require slight head movement to see very front stage action.
• Mezzanine Front Center Row A ($343): Best available mezzanine seats with panoramic views and premium acoustics.

View Comparison & Recommendations

• Balcony vs Mezzanine: Mezzanine provides better angles (Rows A-J) while Balcony (Rows A-H) is steeper but cheaper. For Sunset Blvd., mezzanine is preferable to catch intricate set details.
• Orchestra Rear vs Mezzanine Front: Orchestra Rows P-R are closer but Mezzanine Rows A-C often have superior overall perspectives.
• Side Sections: Left/Right sections beyond 15 degrees may miss some upstage action. Center sections within 10 degrees are ideal.

Top 3 Picks for Sunset Blvd.

1. Mezzanine Center Row L ($235): Perfect balance of price and view quality
2. Orchestra Rear Left Row Q ($101): Best orchestra-level bargain
3. Mezzanine Front Center Row C ($343): Premium experience without front-row premium pricing

Special Considerations

For Sunset Blvd.'s dramatic staging, we recommend avoiding extreme side seats beyond Box 8/9. The production uses deep stage space, making center sections (even further back) preferable to close side seats. Mezzanine rows D-H offer the ideal vertical angle for appreciating the full set design.