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This guide on the Palace Theater 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 Palace Theatre Seating Chart


The Palace Theater has three primary seating section namely, orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony, along with some box seats and standing row seats. The orchestra section is by far the biggest section in the theatre with a total seat count of 830, followed by the mezzanine section with 568, and the balcony bringing up the rear with 301 seats.

Palace Theatre Recommended Seats

💸Value for money seats
Center Orchestra - Any seats in Row N to W. Great view of the stage without paying a hefty price. These seats are also the most popular and tend to sell out soon.
Center Mezzanine - Any seats in Row C to F.
🎟️If money were no matter
Center Orchestra - Any seats in Row C to M. Rows B and C are too close to the stage and you may miss out on a few acts that happen at the sides.
Mezzanine - Row AA and A
🎭Best views of the stage
Center Orchestra - Any seats in Row D to M.
Center Mezzanine - Rows A to Row D.
🦵🏼Best Legroom
Row A & N in Orchestra, Row A & K(few seats) in Mezzanine and Row A in the Balcony.

Palace Theatre Orchestra

The orchestra section has 27 rows in total starting from AA and ending with ZZ. This seating section is divided into two large sections in the middle with two smaller section on each side.

The middle two sections hold a majority of the seats with the left subsection seats being odd numbered and falling in the range of 101 to 127. The right subsection has even numbered seats falling in the range of 102 to 128. The corner two sections are much smaller with only 12 rows each with varying seat counts. The left outer section is odd numbered (1-9) and the right outer section is even numbered (2-10).

Palace Theatre Mezzanine

The mezzanine section, one of the two elevated sections in the theatre, has two major subsections, the front mezzanine and the rear mezzanine.

The front mezzanine has three parts, namely left front mezzanine with odd numbered seats (1-27), center front mezzanine with consecutively numbered seats (101-114), and right front mezzanine with even numbered seats (2-28). The rear mezzanine, on the other hand, has two subsections. The left rear mezzanine is odd numbered with seats falling in the range of 101 to 127 while the right rear mezzanine subsection has even numbered seats in the range of 102 to 128.

Palace Theatre Balcony

The balcony section, with only 301 seats, is the smallest in the theatre and the farthest from the stage. It’s divided into three subsections, left balcony, center balcony, and right balcony and has 8 rows in total from A to H.

The left balcony subsection is odd numbered from 1 to 27, the center balcony has consecutively numbered seats falling in the range of 101 to 114, and the right balcony subsection has even numbered seats in the range of 2 to 28.

Which Seats Offer the Best View?


Given its size, Palace Theater has a lot of great seating options. The best view can be had from the middle seats in first couple of rows (AA-B) of the orchestra section. The seats in this section are closest to the stage and offer an unobstructed view with pitch perfect sound.

Next we have the front rows (AA-B) of the mezzanine. Some people prefer the mezzanine seats over orchestra due to mezzanine seats being elevated and hence offering a slightly better look at the stage. The price for both these sections are pretty much the same (and most expensive), so you can take your pick depending on how much you like heights.

Which Seats/Section Offer the Best Value for Money?


For obvious reasons, the seats offering the best view of the theatre are always the most expensive too. Since spending $200+ on one ticket is not an option for everyone, we have the next best thing; seats which offer the fine mix of being value for money.

The middle pack of rows in the orchestra section (F-O) offer a consistently good look at the stage while being priced considerably lesser than the premium orchestra seats. Similarly, the middle rows (C-F) in the front mezzanine section offer a good look at the stage without costing as much as the premium mezzanine seats.

The front balcony rows A to B are also not considered too shabby when it comes to value for money seats in the Palace Theater.

30-Second Takeaway: Palace Theatre


  • The Palace Theatre falls bang in the middle when it comes to number of seats of all Broadway theatres with a total seat count of 1743.
  • The seats in Palace Theatre are divided into three sections. The first is orchestra, followed by mezzanine, with the balcony section bringing up the rear.
  • The Palace Theatre orchestra is the biggest section in the theatre with a total seat count of 830. The orchestra section is also the only seating section which is not elevated, making it ideal for handicapable individuals.
  • Next is the mezzanine section which falls in the middle, both in terms of the number of seats it holds and its position in the theatre. This section has a total seat count of 568.
  • The last section in the Palace Theater is balcony. With 301 seats, this is the smallest section in the theater and offers a moderate view at best.
  • There are an additional 41 box seats in the mezzanine and balcony seats for patrons who are looking for a relatively private theatre viewing experience.

To know more about Palace Theatre New York, or Broadway Theatres check out our all-inclusive Broadway Theater Seating Chart Guide.

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FAQs on Palace Theatre Seating Chart


How many sections does Palace Theatre have?

The seats in Palace Theatre are divided into three sections. The first is orchestra, followed by mezzanine, with the balcony section bringing up the rear.

Where are the best seats in Palace Theatre?

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.

What is the seating capacity of Palace Theatre, New York?

1,400.

Which section has wheelchair accessibility at Palace Theatre?

Wheelchair spaces and transfers are available in the Stalls. Transfers can be made to any aisle seat and wheelchair spaces are located in V3, V28 and Z27. This section is recommended for those with limited mobility. Extra legroom can be found in B3, B28, D2 and D29, as there are no seats directly in front.