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Seattle Opera.

McCaw Hall Seating Areas

Whether you prefer to sit close to the action or take in the view from above, McCaw Hall has a seating area for you. Built in 2003, this nearly 3,000-seat venue was specifically designed for opera and ballet.

The entire stage and the English captions provided for every opera performance are fully visible from every seat; there are no partial or obstructed views. The auditorium was also thoughtfully engineered to ensure opera's unamplified voices and orchestra sound superb in every section.

Accessible seating is available on every level of McCaw Hall.

View from Seats

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About the Levels of McCaw Hall

 

1. Orchestra

Main floor, center of auditorium. Here you will have a performers’ level view of the stage looking straight ahead. The floor is gently raked and the seating staggered to maximize visibility of the onstage action. The first few rows of the main floor usually delight those who dare to give them a try. Orchestra Front (Rows B–D) and Orchestra Back (last 6–9 rows) are the least expensive seating areas on this level. The Dress Circle overhang is above Orchestra Back starting at Row W.

2. Gallery

This is a unique seating area not found in most theaters. Located on either side of the auditorium, the Gallery connects the Main Floor to the First Tier, giving it a steep "stadium seating"-like rake that ensures an unencumbered view. It also allows you to see more of the stage deck and orchestra pit than you can from seats on the Orchestra level. The Gallery Lower is a less expensive area than Gallery Upper.

3. Dress Circle

The first four rows of our first balcony make up our Dress Circle. These are the luxury seats of the opera as they are close to the stage and high enough up to see the stage deck and into the orchestra pit.

4. First Tier

Behind the Dress Circle with excellent views of the stage and a steeper rake than Main Floor. Some patrons say the sound is better in the first and second tiers than on the main floor.

5. Second Tier

Our top balcony. Here you have a panoramic, full view of all the stage action from every section and can enjoy the sound resonating throughout the hall.

6. Boxes

The exclusive first and second tier boxes, located on either side of the auditorium, offer privacy and great views (particularly into orchestra pit). They put you “on top” of the action, close to the stage and very steep.