CIBC Theatre Interactive Seating Chart with Seat Views

Dress Circle Seats at CIBC Theatre

Quick summary: getting as close to the middle is very important; however, the rows are even more critical. Seats between rows A and C are good, while those between rows D and E are okay but somewhat obstructed. Seats between rows F and H are typically obstructed.

With that said, here are two entirely different reviews from two other users sitting in similar seats:

“I sat in row F of the Dress Circle, the seats were great, and we really enjoyed them. The show was very well done, and the cast was amazing.”

“I sat in the dress circle (Row G, seats 229 and 231) and I had terrible views.  There were things we couldn’t see at the top and bottom of the stage, and the seats seemed to be staggered so everyone had someone else’s head directly in front of them.”

Seat views in the dress circle can be entirely different, depending on which dress circle section and row you are in. The Center Dress Circle section hangs over the orchestra sections at row S, while the Side Dress Circle hangs over the orchestra at row L. This means the side sections have a dramatic viewing angle, which leads people to hang over the railing and sit up as tall as possible. Seat quality and sight lines will depend entirely on the people sitting in front of you.

If you are sitting in row C or closer, you’ll avoid these problems. But you are most likely better off sitting in a low row number in the Center Mezzanine or Center Balcony sections.

Mezzanine Seats at CIBC Theatre

Most people who sit in the mezzanine seats in the CIBC Theatre say that even though the theater tickets weren’t marked obstructed, they really are. Here are two other helpful reviews:

“I had to sit on the edge of my seat to see all of the show, especially when the actors were using the front of the stage. The top part of the setting was also not visible.” 

“I sat in row K, seats 305-31,1, which were under the balcony overhang. You can see the entire width of the stage, and just have to sit up REALLY TALL to see the things happening near the front of the stage.” 

Sitting in a lower row number is more important than sitting closer to the center of the venue when sitting in the Mezzanine section. If you can’t get a ticket in a row better than K, definitely look for seats in the Balcony.

Balcony Section at CIBC Theatre

The CIBC Theatre has three levels, and the balcony is the highest section. The view from the balcony sections (regardless if you are in the center or not) has extreme viewing angles. Like many other seats and sections within this venue, you’ll miss a portion of the stage.

If things are taking place in front of the curtain line, there’s a good chance the people in front of you will block your view. This is because even the people in the front row need to move to see the stage, which then exacerbates the problem for everyone behind them, compounding the situation for all.

It’s also worth mentioning that the acoustics in the balcony are slightly worse than those in the rest of the CIBC seating options, but only marginally so.

Reviews from users who sat in the balcony section:

“Well, the pitch (of the seating) is fairly extreme & there were times when it was difficult to see the actors because they were partially blocked from the set above them. Not horrible, but worth mentioning.”

Box Seats at CIBC Theatre

The boxes are laid out like this:
DCRBX3 Row BX3 (seats 1,3 & 5,7 & 9,11) is the lowest box on the left-hand (box 3). DCRBX4 is parallel on the right-hand side (box 4).

DCRBX1 Row BX1 (seats 201 to 215) is the next box up on the left-hand side (box 1). DCRBX2 is parallel on the right-hand side (box 2).

MZRBX5 BX5 (seats 1 to 11) is the highest box and is on the left-hand side in line with the other mezzanine sections (box 5). MZRBX6 BX6 is the equivalent box, but is on the right-hand side (box 6).

CIBC Theatre Box Seats Review

“I was in the box seats, and I really enjoyed being so close and being able to see into the pit. My 6 ft boyfriend also appreciated the extra legroom since the seats are kind of movable. The big downside of the box seats in this theatre is about 1/8 of the stage (the back corner) is entirely blocked from view.”

Accessible Seating at CIBC Theatre

There are accessible seats available at each price level of the theatre, accommodating up to three guests at the same price. Additionally, the CIBC Theatre features elevators to the mezzanine and balcony levels, but once you reach these levels, you will encounter steep steps to your seats. Therefore, it’s recommended to sit in the orchestra level if you require accessible seating.

Complaints About CIBC Theatre

• Because the seats are generally uncomfortable throughout the building, people tend to lean forward over the railings, obscuring even more viewing lines.
• There are many exit doors, and because of this, there’s a draft, which can make it feel cold.
• It can take up to 20 minutes to exit the theatre.
• Getting food & drinks takes a long time.

Other Suggestions and Recommendations

• We recommend checking your coat, as some seats have limited legroom and can get crowded.
• Instead of beating the rush out, just wait for the crowds to dissipate.

Conclusion

If you’re debating about buying tickets for Hamilton that have a “Limited” or “Obstructed” view, and you really can’t afford to spend a couple of extra bucks, it’s still worth going and buying tickets.

What you’ll say when you leave: “Hamilton was absolutely incredible!”

What you won’t say: “I can’t wait to go back to the Bank of America Theatre!”

It’s all about expectations…we’re just trying to make it clear.

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