Astor Place Theatre Seating Chart
The Astor Place Theatre has an intimate capacity of just under 300 seats divided across two levels:
The Orchestra section
The front rows of this area are known as the Poncho section. The house provides ponchos in this area to protect guests from messy materials that may fly off the stage during specific performances. Restricted view seats are available — usually at a discount — in Section C at the back of the Orchestra.
The Mezzanine/balcony section
This is a small raised section at the back of the theater. No ponchos are required here. You’ll still receive fantastic views and sound.
Every seat offers an excellent view. However, you may prefer specific sections depending on your preferences:
» The best value seats tend to be in the middle or back rows of the Balcony, with a broader view of the stage
» For a more immersive experience, the front rows (Poncho zone) are ideal
» Many prefer sitting in the Orchestra section for its great views, but behind the Poncho zone to stay dry
» Balcony Rows A and B offer some of the best views in the entire house.
Seating in the theatre is spread out across two floors: the Orchestral Floor, and the Mezzanine Level. The front few rows in section A are marked as the Poncho section – due to the nature of some of the shows, ponchos may be provided to these members of the audience to protect from safe, but potentially messy projectiles flying off stage. Restricted view seats are located in section C, towards the back of the Orchestral Floor.
Please do not change from your assigned seats on the day of the performance – if you have any trouble finding your seat, please ask a member of staff to help you. Once seated, guests are asked to remain in their seats until interval or the end of the show.
The Astor Place Theatre accessible seating
The Astor Place Theatre offers accessible seating, although it is not wheelchair accessible via the main entrance due to being a few steps down from street level. Instead, step-free access for those with disabilities is provided via a stair lift.
There are transfer seats in the Poncho/Orchestra and Mezzanine levels. Companion seats are available next to them. Some specific rows in the Orchestra and Mezzanine have designated accessible seating, while Assistive Listening Devices are available for all performances.
The Astor Place Theatre VIP seating
The Blue Man Group offers a VIP Experience with premium seating and a Meet & Greet opportunity. You can visit the box office to arrange this.
Unfortunately, the theatre is not wheelchair accessible, as there are 3 – 6 steps between the sidewalk to the entrance of the theatre lobby, and there are no elevators or escalators present within the building.