State Theatre - MN | Purple Rain - The Musical Seating Guide & Ticket Deals

Best Value Tickets (Under $160)

• BALC9 Row T ($78): Rear balcony but excellent value - perfect for budget-conscious fans who don't mind being higher up. Sound quality remains great throughout the theater.
• BALCL7 Row V ($110): Side balcony with slight angle but good visibility. Best value for groups of 4.
• BALC7 Row T ($140): Center balcony with better head-on views than side sections. Rows S-T offer similar views at different price points.

Sweet Spot (Good Availability & Price $150-$350)

• BALC5 Rows Q-R ($154-$162): Prime balcony seating - centered with excellent sightlines to the full stage. Only 4-6 rows back in this section.
• BALCONY 6 Row P ($156): Front of balcony with unobstructed views. Slightly off-center but minimal difference in experience.
• BALC 8 Row S ($329): First few rows of premium balcony - perfect blend of proximity and value.

Higher Tier Options ($350-$400)

• MF2 Rows A-B ($367-$392): Mezzanine front provides intimate views - Row A puts you just above floor level with perfect elevation.
• MF4 Row E ($369): Side mezzanine but closer than balcony equivalents. Excellent for seeing choreography details.
• FLR 3/4 Row HH ($403): Rear floor seating - same price point as front mezzanine but different perspective.

Premium & Last-Minute Options ($550+)

• FLR 1/2 Row HH ($551): Center floor sections - most expensive but put you in the heart of the action. Best for ultimate fans wanting the full immersive experience.
• BALC 5/6 Row S ($354): Front-center balcony - premium views without floor prices. Often sells out first.

View Comparison & Recommendations

• Balcony vs Mezzanine: Balcony (BALC) sections are higher but often have better overall sightlines than mezzanine for musicals. Mezzanine (MF) gets you closer but at steeper angles.
• Row Letters Matter: At State Theatre, earlier letters (A, B) are closer to front in each section. HH is about mid-floor.
• Best Overall Value: BALC5 Rows Q-R at $154-$162 - centered with perfect elevation to take in all the production elements.
• Group Tip: BALCL7 Row V has 4 tickets available at $110 each - great for small groups wanting to sit together affordably.
• Premium Pick: MF2 Row A ($367) if you want to feel part of the performance without floor section prices.

Seating Chart Insights

The State Theatre's historic design means every seat has good acoustics, but sightlines vary. For Purple Rain's dynamic staging, we recommend sections that show the full width of the stage to appreciate all production elements.