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

Expert Recommendations for the Best Seats at St. James Theatre

Discover the optimal seating choices for "Sunset Blvd." at Broadway's historic St. James Theatre. Our guide highlights the best value tickets, sweet spots for price/visibility balance, and premium options—with detailed notes on view obstructions and section differences.

Best Value Tickets (Under $100)

• Balcony Rows G-H ($95-$97): Affordable but steeply angled. Center sections (BALCONY CENTER) offer better sightlines than side sections. Side balcony seats may have partial view obstructions of stage corners.
• Orchestra Rear Left Rows P-Q ($101): Surprisingly good value - deeper in orchestra but with clearer sightlines than balcony. Minimal overhang obstruction.

Sweet Spot Seats (Best Availability & Price Balance)

• Balcony Center Rows C-E ($119-$136): Front balcony with direct sightlines. Row C is the first row behind the overhang - no head obstruction.
• Mezzanine Rear Center Rows N-Q ($141-$206): Elevated view avoids overhang issues. Row N is particularly strong for price/visibility ratio.
• Orchestra Rear Rows M-Q ($189-$235): Full stage visibility at mid-range prices. Right/Left sections are often $50+ cheaper than center.

Higher Tier Options (Not Best Deals)

• Mezzanine Front Rows A-F ($256-$343): Excellent close views but premium pricing. Front center seats (D-G) often sell first.
• Orchestra Center Rows J-T ($429-$557): Classic Broadway seating but carries 40-100% premium over side sections.

Premium/Last-Minute Picks

• Orchestra Front Center Rows B-C ($515-$726): Ultimate VIP experience - actors' facial expressions visible. Often held for late releases.
• Mezzanine Front Center Row A ($343): Rare first-row mezzanine seats with perfect vertical sightlines.

Key View Differences

• Balcony vs Mezzanine: Balcony is 30% cheaper but steeper (25° incline vs 15° in mezzanine). Mezzanine avoids neck strain for taller viewers.
• Side Sections: Left/Right sections may miss 5-10% of far-stage action. Right side (house left) has better view of Sunset Blvd's iconic staircase.
• Overhang Alert: Balcony Rows A-C clear the overhang; Rows D-F have partial obstruction; Rows G-H view entirely under overhang.

Pro Tips

• For couples: Mezzanine Rear Center Row N ($206) offers best intimacy/price balance
• For groups: Balcony Left/Right Row D ($96-119) has best group pricing with decent views
• Avoid: Balcony extreme side seats (BL/BR Rows G-H) - severe sightline limitations
• Wheelchair: Orchestra Rear Center has designated ADA seating with companion seats

Price Trend Insight

Last-minute deals often appear 48hrs before showtime for Mezzanine Front ($300→$256) and Orchestra Rear Center ($393→$309). Sign up for price alerts on these sections.