Is dress circle or balcony better?

The dress circle – Also sometimes called the Royal Circle, first balcony or mezzanine, the dress circle is the next tier of seating above the stalls. Here's where you usually get the best views in the house, although if you're tall the leg room can be an issue, especially in older theatres.
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Is dress circle seating good?

Dress circle seating is a great option if you want to see every moment of a show from a higher level, rather than being on the same eyeline as the stage. This way, you can still be immersed by the action without worrying about missing anything that happens.
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Which is the best place to sit in a theatre?

For the best seat in a movie theater, sit in the center roughly two-thirds back from the front so that you view the screen at a roughly 38-degree angle. Buy your tickets ahead of time and go to a theatre where you can choose your seats to get the optimal viewing experience.
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Are balcony seats the best?

The balcony seats tend to be pretty high up, but they might be the best choice for the budget-conscious. However, you might be better off with front balcony seats than with rear mezzanine, especially at older theaters such as the Lyceum, the Belasco, and the Shubert.
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Is balcony better than stalls?

The stalls tend to be a bit busier and the balcony a little quieter, so some people prefer the busier atmosphere downstairs while others prefer the extra space and better choice of seats the balcony usually offers.
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Are Stalls or circle better?

Sitting in the dress circle can allow you to feel immersed in the action of what's on stage, but you are able to sit from a height so you can appreciate what's going on at all levels, something which you may miss if you are sitting in the stalls.
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What is dress circle seating?

Definition of dress circle

: the first or lowest curved tier of seats above the main floor in a theater or opera house.
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Where is the best place to sit at a ballet?

Generally though, seats in the center orchestra from row E to O are considered the best in the theatre. Also, seats close to the center aisle also offer excellent views of the stage.
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Which is better mezzanine or balcony?

The mezzanine is different than the balcony-it is lower and closer to the stage (and front mezzanine seats are generally the same price as orchestra seats, while balcony seats are usually the least expensive).
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Where do the best players sit in an orchestra?

The most skilled musician sits in the first chair of each section and plays any solo parts for that instrument. The next most skilled player would sit in the second chair and the least skilled musician would sit in the last chair of his or her section.
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What is couple seat in cinema?

If you haven't seen this brilliant *sarcastic sigh* idea come to life in your own theater, couple seats are those that do not have a full armrest in the middle of the two seats and some have none at all. These seats also recline.
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Which seat is best in theatre for 3D?

To put it in the simplest terms, you wanna sit in the “bulls-eye” of the theatre, in the very middle of the seats. This means that if you are looking at a blueprint of the theatre, you would want to cut it into fourths and choose the chair closest to the intersection of all four spots.
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Which seat is best for 3D movie?

For the best 3D effect, you should be in the center of the aisle and also roughly level with the vertical center of the screen. The 3D process will slightly “warp” the perceived depth of the image if not viewed from head-on.
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What are the best seats to see Harry Potter and the cursed child?

The best seats can be found centrally, specifically in rows G-K, as a decent rake allows for good sight-lines without restriction. The worst seats are located at the far ends of rows, particularly in the front three rows, as this cuts off part of the stage.
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What is the difference between dress circle and Stalls?

- Stalls is the same as Orchestra or Orchestra Stalls in the USA. They are the lowest seating section of the theatre and normally closest to the stage. - Dress Circle, aka Royal Circle or Circle, is the same as Mezzanine in the USA and is the next tier of seating above the Stalls.
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What is the difference between mezzanine and balcony?

They both enable you to overlook some empty space and mostly mezzanine is just a fancy word for a balcony. If we are being honest though, in technical terms a mezzanine is as different from the balcony as the balcony is from the terrace.
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What do you wear to a ballet?

Wear: business casual dress

Any outfit that you would wear to a job interview, nice dinner out or to religious services is suitable for a ballet. That might be a simple dress, a pair of khakis or dress pants with a dress shirt, or even walking shorts and a polo shirt or blouse in summer.
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Are orchestra seats good for ballet?

ORCHESTRA. The Orchestra provides the most intimate view of the stage and is perfect if you want to be close to the action! Only the back portion of the Orchestra's seating area is stair-stepped, so if you prefer tiered seats at floor level, check out the Parterre.
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What are the best seats to see The Nutcracker?

When choosing seats, consider my favorites: the Gallery sections on either side of the orchestra seats, which have wonderfully unobstructed views of the stage due to a far steeper slope. (If you're short, these seats are a godsend; just ask my 5-foot-tall mother.)
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Why is the dress circle called the dress circle?

- So called because it is a circular row of seats at an entertainment, the spectators of which are expected to be in dress clothes. See also related terms for seats.
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What are the best seats for a Broadway show?

The best seats are at least 4 or 5 rows back in the center up to about the 12th row. Most seats in the front mezzanine (up to 6 or so rows back) are also quite good.
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Is the royal circle good seats?

Sitting in the dress/royal circle

The front rows of the dress circle are among the best seats in a theatre – especially for dance productions and musicals with a strong dance element.
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Can we kiss in movie theatre?

#1) The occasional peck on the lips is almost always acceptable. If you're a PDA-phobic weirdo who thinks it's unacceptable for two people to give each other a quick little no tongue kiss, you should seriously take a long look in the mirror and consider completely changing your opinions about life.
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Can you cuddle in a movie theater?

If you can traverse the very small width comfy armrest I'm sure you can have a damn good cuddle on these seats. Just be careful though as The Light has seats that when you lean back the seat rolls back with you. Make sure you're both leaning back at the same time and you're good to cuddle!
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