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Brooks Atkinson Theatre Seating Chart – Best Seats, Best Views & Real-Time Pricing

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This guide on the Brooks Atkinson Theatre Seating Chart will help you find the best seats in the house. Get real-time seat availability and pricing, insider tips on the best seats and more. .


Navigating the Brooks Atkinson Theatre Seating Chart


The Brooks Atkinson Theater has a total seat count of 1029 across 3 primary sections - Orchestra (583 seats), Front Mezzanine (156 seats) and Rear Mezzanine(290 seats). Additional seating is available in the box, the pit beside the stage, and the standing row. Check out real-time availability and recommended seats on our Brooks Atkinson Theater Seating Chart.

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Brooks Atkinson Theatre Seating Chart

Brooks Atkinson Theatre - Recommended Seats



Value for money seats
Orchestra - Middle seats in Row E to J are quite decent and cost a lot less than the premium orchestra seats.
Mezzanine - The last two rows in front mezzanine (C-D) and the front couple of rows in rear mezzanine can also be considered value for money.
If money were no matter
Orchestra - Middle seats (106-108) in the front row AAA offer the best look at the stage without any obstructions and also have the clearest sound.
Mezzanne - Middle seats (106-109) in the front few rows (A-B) offen an advantageous view of the stage.
Best views of the stage
Orchestra - The middle seats (106-108) in the front row AAA and center seats in the next couple of rows (AA-D) are also equally good. Front Mezzanine - The front mezzanine is home to the next best set of seats (and in some opinions, the best).
Best Legroom
Row A in Orchestra, row A in front and rear mezzanine and corner seats.

Brooks Atkinson Theatre Orchestra

The 574 seats in the orchestra section are spread across three subsection and 18 rows (AAA-Q).

The three subsections, left, right, and center, each have varying numbers of seat count, with center orchestra housing the maximum number of seats. The left and right orchestra seats are odd and even numbered respectively while the center subsection seats are consecutively numbered.

Brooks Atkinson Theatre Front Mezzanine

The front mezzanine is the first of the two elevated levels in the Brooks Atkinson Theater and also the smallest. With only four rows (A-D) divided into three sections, left, center, and right, this section houses some of the best seats in the theatre.

The left front mezzanine section has odd numbered seats in the range of 1 to 25, the right front mezzanine has even numbered seats falling in the range of 2-26. Seats in the center front mezzanine are consecutively numbered in the range of 101-114.

Brooks Atkinson Theatre Rear Mezzanine

The Brooks Atkinson Theater rear mezzanine has 290 seats divided into four subsections with 8 rows in total (E to M). The two subsections on the left side have odd numbered seats in the range of 1 to 19 and 101 to 127. On the other hand, the right two subsections house even numbered seats falling in the range of 2 to 28 and 102 to 128.

Which Seats Offer the Best View?


Unlike most smaller Broadway theatres that have only two section, orchestra and mezzanine, Brooks Atkinson has three section, the third being the rear mezzanine. If you’re wondering which seat would offer you best view of the stage, we have got you covered.

In the orchestra section, the middle seats (106-108) in the front row AAA offer the best look at the stage without any obstructions and also have the clearest sound. The center seats in the next couple of rows (AA-D) are also equally good, if not better, than the front row seats.

The front mezzanine is home to the next best set of seats (and in some opinions, the best). The middle seats (106-109) in the front few rows (A-B) offen an advantageous view of the stage. Do note that all the seats mentioned above are also the most expensive in the house, which brings us to the next question.

Which Seats/Section Offer the Best Value for Money?


Spending close to $200 for one seat of a Broadway production is simply not possible for everyone. But that doesn’t mean that if you can’t shell out a considerable amount for tickets you’ll be stuck with the extreme corner or back row seats.

Talking about value for money seats, there are some great options you can pick from. The middle of the pack in orchestra (rows E-J) are quite decent and cost a lot less than the premium orchestra seats. The last two rows in front mezzanine (C-D) and the front couple of rows in rear mezzanine can also be considered value for money considering the clean view on offer and ticket prices.

30-Second Takeaway: Brooks Atkinson Theatre


  • One of the smaller theatres in Broadway, Brooks Atkinson Theater has a total seating capacity of 1044.
  • The Brooks Atkinson Theater mezzanine has 574 seats in total, making it the biggest section in the house.
  • The front mezzanine has 156 making it the smallest of the three primary sections. On the other hand, the rear mezzanine has a total seat count of 290.
  • SIX - The musical, the show currently running in Brooks Atkinson Theater, remixes five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a powerful celebration of 21st-century girl power.
  • The show attracts an average weekly attendance of around 75%-85%, putting it firmly in the category of shows that are quite popular with audiences. To get the best seats in the house, we would recommend booking your tickets at least 2 weeks in advance

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brooks Atkinson Theatre


How many sections does Brooks Atkinson Theatre have?

The Brooks Atkinson Theatre has a capacity of 1,069 seats across three levels, with just over half in the Orchestra. The Orchestra seating chart is divided into Left, Right and Center sections with views best towards the front and middle.

Where are the best seats in Brooks Atkinson Theatre?

The front mezzanine is the first of the two elevated levels in the Brooks Atkinson Theater and also the smallest. With only four rows (A-D) divided into three sections, left, center, and right, this section houses some of the best seats in the theatre.

What is the seating capacity of Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York?

Brooks Atkinson Theatre has a seating capacity of 1,069.

Which section has wheelchair accessibility at Brooks Atkinson Theatre?

Access to Brooks Atkinson Theatre is step-free at 256 West 47th Street, through two double doors into the outer and inner lobbies. The Orchestra is entirely step-free for all patrons, and five designated wheelchair seats are located in the rear of the section.