Metropolitan Opera House seating chart, Broadway, New York

Orchestra

• Rows A-EE
  
  
• The Orchestra section at the theatre offers a variety of seating options to cater to different preferences and budgets. The Orchestra Premium Aisle seats are located in the first twenty rows, with two seats on each side of the aisle, providing excellent views and easy access.
• The Orchestra Premium seats are in the center of the first twenty rows, offering the best views and acoustics. Surrounding the premium seats on the sides and at the back is the Orchestra Prime section.
• For those preferring a side view, the Orchestra Front Side has a small number of seats at the far sides of rows C through O. The Orchestra Balance seats are situated behind and to the sides of the premium sections, offering a balanced view of the stage.
• The Orchestra Rear includes the last three rows of the level and a bit more at the sides, providing a more affordable option.
• Finally, the Standing Room is located at the back on the sides and does not offer physical seats, allowing patrons to enjoy the performance while standing.

Parterre

• 29 boxes

• The Parterre section offers a blend of premium and accessible seating options. At the forefront, the Parterre Center Premium seats are located in the first row of the center, providing unparalleled views and acoustics.
• Just behind them, the Parterre Center seats occupy the second and third rows, still within the prime central viewing area.
• For those who enjoy a box experience, the Parterre Side Box Front seats are in the first row of the side boxes, offering a unique perspective of the stage.
• Slightly behind, the Parterre Side Box Rear seats are in the second and third rows of the side boxes, balancing excellent sightlines with a more intimate atmosphere.

Grand Tier

• Rows A-G

• The Grand Tier section is designed to offer a variety of seating options, each with its own unique viewing experience. The Grand Tier Premium seats, located in the first three rows of the center two sections and a few seats across the aisles, provide optimal views and acoustics.
• Behind them, the Grand Tier Prime seats occupy rows four and five in the center two sections and rows one through four in the side center sections, offering excellent sightlines.
• The Grand Tier Balance seats in rows five and six continue to provide good views while being slightly further back. For a more exclusive experience, the Grand Tier Box Front seats in the first row of the side boxes offer a unique perspective.
• The Grand Tier Box Rear seats, in the back row of the side boxes, provide partial views at a lower price. Additionally, standing-room locations are available at the back on the sides, offering a budget-friendly option without a physical seat.

Dress Circle

• Rows A-G

• The Dress Circle section offers a range of seating choices, each designed to enhance your viewing experience. The Dress Circle Premium seats are situated in the first three rows of the center two sections and the first two rows of the side center sections, providing outstanding views.
• The Dress Circle Prime seats, located in rows four through six in the center two sections and much of the side center sections, continue to offer excellent sightlines.
• For a slightly different perspective, the Dress Circle Balance seats are in the seventh row of the center sections and some of rows four through seven in the side center sections.
• The Dress Circle Boxes along the sides offer partial views and a more intimate setting. Additionally, there are standing room locations at the back, providing a budget-friendly option without a physical seat.

Balcony

• Rows A-G

• The Balcony section features various seating options for an enjoyable viewing experience.
• The Balcony Premium seats are located in the first three rows of the center sections and much of the first three rows of the side center sections, providing optimal views.
• The Balcony Prime seats are in rows four through seven of the center sections and some of the same rows in the side center sections, offering a balance between view and price.
• The Balcony Balance seats occupy much of rows four through seven in the side center sections, delivering good value. The Balcony Boxes along the sides offer partial views, creating a more secluded atmosphere.

Family Circle

• Rows A-K

• The Family Circle offers a range of seating options to accommodate different preferences and budgets. The Family Circle Premium seats are located in rows one through four of the center three sections, providing the best views.
• The Family Circle Prime seats span rows five through eleven in the center and much of the side center sections, balancing cost and sightlines.
• The Family Circle Balance seats occupy rows six through eleven in the side sections, offering good value for money. The Family Circle Boxes on the sides have partial views for a more intimate experience.
• There are also Standing Room areas at the back for those willing to forgo a seat, and Family Circle Score Desks 301–324, which have a totally obstructed view and no Met Titles.