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Richard Rodgers Theatre seat view guide

A mid-sized house with a reputation for clean sightlines and a steeply raked mezzanine. The rear mezzanine feels high but stays intimate; the main trap is the far side orchestra.

226 West 46th Street, New York · approximately 1,319 seats. Section layouts below are approximate, based on public seating charts.

Best value in this house Front Mezzanine — Best-value pick in the house: the choreography-lover's seat at below-top prices.

Sections, rated

Orchestra

Rows AA–X · ≈45 ft from the stage · Premium

Center orchestra is as good as Broadway gets at this size; just avoid the extreme side blocks.

Partial-view risk: Moderate

Front Mezzanine

Rows A–E · ≈55 ft from the stage · Premium

Best-value pick in the house: the choreography-lover's seat at below-top prices.

Partial-view risk: Low

Rear Mezzanine

Rows F–L · ≈75 ft from the stage · Value

Among the best cheap seats on Broadway — high, clear, and still intimate.

Partial-view risk: Low

Full comparison

Section	Rows	Distance	Partial-view risk	Price tier
Orchestra	Rows AA–X	≈45 ft	Moderate	Premium
Front Mezzanine	Rows A–E	≈55 ft	Low	Premium
Rear Mezzanine	Rows F–L	≈75 ft	Low	Value

Every section page includes a simulated sightline schematic, the rake and over-the-heads assessment, and the specific rows to target or avoid. Start with the partial view guide if a deal looks suspiciously cheap.