How do you find the best places in a theater?
The best places in the house when you go to the theater actually comes down to personal preference. Some people want to be close enough to watch the actors sweat, while others prefer panoramic views. It also depends on the specific theatre. Older theaters may have chairs that do not offer full view of the stage. Also, the director of a particular show may or may not have staged the production with the atrical face lines in mind.
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So it's worth doing a little research. You can usually find a map on the website for the theater or show in question. Sites like BroadwayWorld and Playbill have also gathered multiple seats of New York theatres when you go to the theater. Online forums fan forums (such as All That Chat and the BroadwayWorld message boards) can give you access to people who have seen the show who can give you helpful feedback on where to sit. You used to be able to choose your seats only if you bought your tickets at the box office, but now most ticket outlets (including Telecharge and Ticketmaster) offer you the option to select which places you want based on the available offer, are willing to pay.
