When the full orchestra plays, I like to sit back a bit farther, but for a more intimate recital such as this, it's nice to be up close and personal.
5
anonymous
Feb. 27, 2026
Balanced sound. Not too loud. Excellent sight lines and just about the limit of seeing musicians' expressions.
4
anonymous
Feb. 1, 2026
Surprisingly balanced sound. Though unable to see musicians in every row, it was a joy to be close enough to see their expressions and how they are working together during the performance. Excellent seat for a violin concerto with soloist.
For a concert featuring the entire orchestra, I prefer to be a bit farther back, but this recital featues four musicians and is rather intimate in nature. This is the perfect seat for this type of concert.
Orch / Center / FF-ish / 16 (Aisle Seat Closet To Left Section) Might not be the exact row, but very close
5
anonymous
Jun. 1, 2025
Reserved for handi-accessible patrons, but we just chose them because they were in the way back and available. Seats are chairs with arm rests that are not bolted down. Great if you have a kid that needs to stand and wiggle, or to make getaway for the loo.
The row railing is barely above knees height. People were worried about falling off the tier to the seats below. Stairs to the rows are a tripping hazard and have no railing. Sound quality was terrible.
If Herb Alpert and the TJB was not less than 10 member we would not seen a portion of the band. The voice sound quality was bad. We could not hear most of Herb Alpert's wonderful monologue.
3
Section Third Tier Box H
anonymous
Oct. 9, 2025
Had to lean forward a little because of the angle but it was a pretty good view for how far away it was.
4
Section Founders Tier Box K
anonymous
Oct. 9, 2025
Very clear view of the singer, band, and the stage itself. Seating in one of the boxes somewhat gave me privacy. It looks overwhelming seating on 1st floor but this seat (or any seats in boxes), is not overwhelming since only a few people can sit there.
Benaroya Hall
Comments & Tips
Section Founders Tier Box J
Nice view from the back row.
Front row balcony is nice, but, while you can see most of the stage, the wall obstructs the full view.
End of the side boxes, next to stairs then seat A1. Better to go for Row A if you can get it.
Section Orchestra C
When the full orchestra plays, I like to sit back a bit farther, but for a more intimate recital such as this, it's nice to be up close and personal.
Balanced sound. Not too loud. Excellent sight lines and just about the limit of seeing musicians' expressions.
Surprisingly balanced sound. Though unable to see musicians in every row, it was a joy to be close enough to see their expressions and how they are working together during the performance. Excellent seat for a violin concerto with soloist.
For a concert featuring the entire orchestra, I prefer to be a bit farther back, but this recital featues four musicians and is rather intimate in nature. This is the perfect seat for this type of concert.
Orch / Center / FF-ish / 16 (Aisle Seat Closet To Left Section) Might not be the exact row, but very close
Reserved for handi-accessible patrons, but we just chose them because they were in the way back and available. Seats are chairs with arm rests that are not bolted down. Great if you have a kid that needs to stand and wiggle, or to make getaway for the loo.
Section Third Tier
The row railing is barely above knees height. People were worried about falling off the tier to the seats below. Stairs to the rows are a tripping hazard and have no railing. Sound quality was terrible.
on the right side, but good view of center
Section Orchestra L
Love that the orchestra seats are staggered so if someone tall is in front of you, you can see between their heads!
Section Third Tier Center
If Herb Alpert and the TJB was not less than 10 member we would not seen a portion of the band. The voice sound quality was bad. We could not hear most of Herb Alpert's wonderful monologue.
Section Third Tier Box H
Had to lean forward a little because of the angle but it was a pretty good view for how far away it was.
Section Founders Tier Box K
Very clear view of the singer, band, and the stage itself. Seating in one of the boxes somewhat gave me privacy. It looks overwhelming seating on 1st floor but this seat (or any seats in boxes), is not overwhelming since only a few people can sit there.
Section Founders Tier Box E
Great view and lots of leg room. Only slight downside is that the leftmost side of the stage is barely cut from view
Section Founders Tier L
Seat 3 is fine but seat 4 partially obstructs the stage.
Section Founders Tier Box F
Great view of entire stage with lots of leg room.
Section Third Tier Box S
1/2 of stage is blocked by the raiiling and only 2/3 of stage can be seen if you lean forward over the rail.
Section Second Tier C
Great view of movie screen, excellent acoustics. ADA seat.