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Richard Rodgers Theater Seating Chart – Best Seats, Real-Time Pricing, Tips & Reviews

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This guide on the Richard Rodgers 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 Richard Rodgers Theater Seating Chart


The Richard Rodgers Theater has a total seat count of about 1400 seats across 3 primary sections - Orchestra (796 seats), Front Mezzanine (276 seats) and Rear Mezzanine (252 seats), along with a few box seats and standing row seats. Check out real-time availability and recommended seats on our Richard Rodgers Theater Seating Chart.

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Richard Rodgers Theater Seating Chart

Best Recommended Seats - Orchestra & Mezzanine

💸Value for money seats
Orchestra - middle orchestra rows E to J are quite decent and cost a lot less than the premium orchestra seats.
Mezzanine - Center seats in rows D to G in the mezzanine section
Balcony - rows A to C in the balcony are also value for money.
🎟️If money were no matter
Both the middle orchestra and premium mezzanine are the best and priced equally.
🎭Best views of the stage
Orchestra - The middle seats (105-109) in the middle of rows B to H offer a great and direct view.
Mezzanine - middle seats, numbered 104 to 108, in rows A to C of the mezzanine also offers a great look at the stage
🦵🏼Best Legroom
Row CC in orchestra, row A in the mezzanine, row A in the balcony and corner seats.


Richard Rodgers Theater Orchestra

The Richard Rodgers Theater orchestra has 25 rows in total, starting from CC and ending with X. The seats are divided into three subsections namely, left orchestra, center orchestra, and right orchestra. The left and right orchestra are further divided into two blocks separated by an aisle.

The left orchestra subsection seats are odd numbered and fall in the range of 1 to 27. There are 4 box seats also available left of this section. The center orchestra subsection is the biggest with consecutively numbered seats in the range of 101 to 113. On the other end we have the right orchestra with even numbered seats in the range of 2 to 28.


Richard Rodgers Theater Mezzanine

The Richard Rodgers Theater front mezzanine is the first of the two elevated levels in the house. With six rows (A-F) divided into three sections, left, center, and right, this section houses some of the best seats in the theater, especially in the first couple of rows.

The left mezzanine section has odd numbered seats in the range of 1 to 27, the right mezzanine has even numbered seats falling in the range of 2 to 28. Seats in the center mezzanine are consecutively numbered in the range of 101 to 114.

The rear mezzanine section holds some of the cheapest seats in the theater, being the farthest from the stage. The seats are again spread across three subsections, left, center and right, and eight rows from A to H.


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Which Seats Would Offer Me the Best Views?


To make the most of your Hamilton experience you need to find the best seats in the theater. And with a show that is so much in demand, understanding which seats are the best can help a lot during the booking process. Here are the best seats according to the Richard Rodgers Theater seating chart, just for you.

Amongst all the three sections, the orchestra has some of the best seats in the theater. The middle seats (105-109) in the middle of rows B to H offer a great, direct look at the stage without any obstructions. For people who would rather not be that close to the stage, there are the elevated front mezzanine seats.

The middle seats, numbered 104 to 108, in rows A to C of the mezzanine offer a great look at the stage. While it’s hard to point exactly which seats take the crown, both the middle orchestra and premium front mezzanine are priced similarly, making the decision entirely dependent on whether you like heights or not.

Which Seats/Sections Would Offer Me the Best Value for Money?


You wouldn’t want to overspend to get the best seats in the house, especially for a show like Hamilton which has some of the most expensive seats for a Broadway production. If you’re looking for good seats for Hamilton but have budgetary restrictions, we have selected the best value for money seats in Richard Rodgers Theater for you.

The middle orchestra rows E to J are quite decent and cost a lot less than the premium orchestra seats. Center seats in rows D to G in the front mezzanine section and the front couple of rows (A-C) in the balcony are also value for money considering the clean view on offer and ticket prices.

30-Second Takeaway: Richard Rodgers Theater


  • The Richard Rodgers Theater is an average sized Broadway theater with almost 1400 seats in total.
  • The seats are divided into three primary sections, the orchestra, the front mezzanine, and the rear mezzanine. There are additional seats available in the boxes on either side of the theater, the pit before the stage, and the standing row which is present after the last row in the rear mezzanine.
  • The orchestra is by far the biggest section in the theater with 796 seats spread across three subsections. This section also houses some of the best seats in the theater in terms of the view offered.
  • The mezzanine is the first of the two elevated sections in the Richard Rodgers Theater and has 276 seats in total.
  • The last section in the Richard Rodgers Theater is the rear mezzanine with 252 seats which are spread across three subsections. This has some of the cheapest seats in the theater.
  • The additional seats are spread across the box sections, the pit and the standing row. There are 32 seats in the boxes, 32 in the pit, and 14 in the standing row.
  • The theater currently holds the distinction of having housed the greatest number (eleven) of Tony Award-winning Best Plays and Best Musicals, more than any other theater on Broadway.
  • Richard Rodgers Theater is currently hosting 2016 Tony-winner Hamilton. The show has become a must-watch cultural phenomenon in a short span.
  • As of now, Hamilton has been experiencing a massive occupancy rate even after many years of premiering. The best seats in the theater are booked months in advance.

Richard Rodgers Theater Reviews


Everything about the experience was fantastic. I called in to the front office on the off chance and got 3 tickets for the next day performance at face value. Sitting right at the back of the Mezzanine, the view was perfect, the seats very tight (esp in covid times) but i appreciate that its an old theater. Staff were very friendly, no delay in the merch shop and the show itself...... amazing.... would advise everyone to go if they get a chance... dont throw away your shot!!!!!

- Jimmy A, Tripadvisor, September 2022

Hamilton on Broadway was a once-in-a-lifetime experience I am so thankful I was able to have. The Richard Rogers Theater is a gorgeous venue but it is an older theater so keep in mind leg room is tight and there only is one bathroom for each gender. The line for the ladies room during intermission wrapped back around into the theater, it was so long. Staff were courteous and the show itself was amazing.

- MichiganMom71, Tripadvisor, July 2022

FAQs About Richard Rodgers Theater


How many sections does Richard Rodgers Theater have?

The Richard Rodgers Theatre has a capacity of around 1400 seats. Section capacities are 796 orchestra , 276 front Mezzanine and 252 rear Mezzanine.

Where are the best seats in Richard Rodgers Theater?

With a capacity of around 1400 seats, the Richard Rodgers Theater is quite a large venue. Its seating chart is spread across the orchestra, a front Mezzanine, and a rear Mezzanine where legroom can be very tight. The best seats are towards the front of the center orchestra and rows A to C of the front mezzanine.

What is the seating capacity of Richard Rodgers Theater, New York?

Richard Rodgers Theater has a seating capacity of approximately 1400.

Which section has wheelchair accessibility at Richard Rodgers Theater?

The Richard Rodgers Theater orchestra is step-free for all patrons from rows CC to H and can be reached easily from the main lobby. Six wheelchair spaces for each performance are all located across row H in the left and right orchestra, whilst ten step-free aisle transfer seats are spread across rows A, C, D, E and F.