Westside Theatre Upstairs | Little Shop of Horrors Seating Guide & Best Tickets

Expert Tips for Choosing the Best Seats at Westside Theatre Upstairs

As an intimate off-Broadway venue with just 270 seats, every location at Westside Theatre Upstairs offers good visibility, but strategic seat selection can dramatically enhance your "Little Shop of Horrors" experience. Here's my breakdown of current ticket options with recommendations based on view quality and value.

Best Value Tickets (Under $200)

• Orchestra Right Row L ($159): Side section but excellent sightlines to the iconic Audrey II puppet. Only 12 rows from stage.
• Orchestra Left Row M ($184): Slightly angled view but closer to Seymour's shop counter - great for prop details.
• Orchestra Right Row B ($233): 2nd row side seats - you'll feel the plant's vibrations during "Feed Me!"

Sweet Spot Seats (Balance of Price & View)

• Orchestra Center Row S ($221): Dead-center view from 19th row - perfect for taking in the full stage picture.
• Orchestra Left Row C ($239): Close enough to see facial expressions during "Suddenly Seymour" duet.
• Orchestra Center Rows P-Q ($254): Elevated view (theatre slopes upward) - ideal for catching overhead puppet movements.

Premium Experience Seats

• Orchestra Center Rows K-L ($287): Prime middle sections where the plant's tongue extends over audience.
• Orchestra Center Row G ($319): 7th row center - close enough to see mechanics of the growing Audrey II.
• Center Orchestra Row A ($359): First row immersion - prepare for occasional actor interaction during musical numbers.

Key View Differences by Section

• Orchestra Center: Unobstructed views of all puppet action and best sound balance
• Orchestra Left: Better view of Seymour's flower shop (stage right)
• Orchestra Right: Closer view of Audrey's scenes (stage left)
• Front Rows: Can see puppet mechanisms but may need to look up occasionally
• Rows K-S: Ideal elevation to appreciate the full puppet scale (grows to 8' tall)

Pro Recommendations

• For budget-conscious fans: The $159 Orchestra Right L seats offer tremendous value in this intimate space
• Best overall experience: Orchestra Center Rows M-P ($254) provide perfect viewing elevation
• Ultimate splurge: Row A center lets you feel part of Skid Row - actors sometimes step off stage
• Avoid: Far side seats beyond Row P may have slight viewing angles to puppet sequences

Little Shop Specific Viewing Tips

This production features impressive practical effects for Audrey II's growth. Center sections Rows G-M offer the best perspective to appreciate the puppet's scale transformations during "Feed Me (Git It)" and the climactic scenes. Left sections provide clearer views of Seymour's plant shop details, while right sections emphasize Audrey's storyline.