Gershwin Theatre Seating Chart | Wicked Seating Info

Gershwin Theatre Seat Views

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Gershwin Theatre Best Seats for Wicked

Orchestra Center from rows E-L

If you read the previous section, then you discovered the risk of sitting in the first few rows of Orchestra Left and Orchestra Right, and how these seats could turn up a sub-par theatre experience. This likely leads to the question, why are the closest seats in the Center Orchestra not the most desirable?

These are the raised stages. The first few rows are close to the stage, but not necessarily in a good position to see what is happening on stage, much like the experience at a movie theatre when you have to sit in the front rows.  The action doesn’t take place at eye level when you’re in the first few rows of the Orchestra, Rows BB, CC, DD, and EE, and you’ll probably end up with a stiff neck. Even seats up to Row E in the Orchestra Center are closer than what is considered ideal for Wicked. With that said, the best seats are in the Orchestra Center, rows F to L.

Gershwin Theatre Obstructed View Seats – The Cheapest Wicked Tickets?

If you’re looking for the cheapest Wicked Tickets, partially obstructed seats will be your best bet (more information on this below). You can also check out this blog on rush tickets, which offers advice on how to obtain rush tickets, as well as lottery tickets for The Book of Mormon. Although written specifically for BOM, the information applies to getting Rush tickets for Wicked and other Broadway shows in NY as well.

There is a limited number of Side Orchestra seats that offer partially obstructed views. The obstructed seats are indicated by the red triangles, which are not labeled with a number in the seating chart above. In these sections, you may lose sight of the performers during some of Wicked. The key to getting decent seats at a decent price is by buying tickets that are marked obstructed view, yet are above row G. When sitting above row G, you’ll lose part of the scenic background, but very limited action occurs on the far sides of the stage.

Seats to Avoid at the Gershwin Theatre

1. Loge Row AA overhangs orchestra Row J.
2. Front Mezzanine Row A overhangs Orchestra Row O
3. Seating Capacity of Gershwin Theatre: 1,933

These facts, along with many others unstated, combine to make choosing your seat at the Gershwin Theatre a dangerous gamble. The Overhangs at the Gershwin Theatre aren’t particularly large, considering the size of the Theatre. This means that nobody’s view is obstructed by the section above them, which is excellent for keeping an eye on the high-flying acrobatics of Wicked. 

The mezzanines are not stacked too tightly, which is nice, but this also means that the rear mezzanine is considerably farther from the stage. In fact, some people have reported that it is difficult to see from the back of the rear mezzanine. Fortunately, theatres tend to be intimate compared to concert and sports venues, so we can disregard many of these complaints and those alike. If you don’t need to see the moles on the Wicked Witch’s face, rear mezzanine seats should be more than satisfactory.

Mezzanine Seats at Gershwin Theatre

Seats in the Mezzanine, as well as the Rear Mezzanine, do not obstruct views for the most part. New York theaters, including Gershwin Theatre, are small enough that even the ‘nosebleed’ seats are close to the performers for consistent acoustics and good sight lines. A concern should only be raised when considering tickets at the far extreme corners of the rear mezzanine because some of these seats may be partially obstructed. The good news is that if it is, they will be labeled that way.

It’s important to note that, although the Gershwin Theatre seating chart shows a break in the front mezzanine from the rear mezzanine, there’s virtually no break. I wouldn’t value the front mezzanine much more than the rear mezzanine (particularly if you’re on a budget).

Gershwin Theatre Reviews

Via TripAdvisor:

“We saw WICKED there. I’ve seen so many plays. It’s one of my favorites. The theatre was very modern. Escalators. Elevators. Friendly staff. We sat in the Mezzanine. First row. Our preference. No one in front of us. Great view. I’m 51 and I still used a buster seat. It helped me view the play over the protective metal bar. They sell alcohol, nonalcoholic drinks, and snacks. There was a 15-minute intermission. Appropriate for all ages. Dramatic and comical.”

Gershwin Theatre’s Lottery Policy

The Gershwin Theatre’s lottery policy shifts from show to show. Unfortunately, at the moment, Wicked does not have a lottery set up. Tickets must be purchased outright.

Gershwin Theatre Seating Chart Overview

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