Munich opera at National Theater Seating

My preference for theater seats ( Opera , Ballet , Musical Theater ) is as close to front row in the first balcony . This location allows you to see into the total depth of the stage in a somewhat three dimensional view as opposed to a relatively level view to essentially the front of the stage in orchestra seats . I assume this is Bavarian State Opera , what are you seeing ?

I like center as close as possible, but not the 1st or 2nd row.

Bayerische Staatsoper Verdi Un Ballo in Maschera Limited tickets left

Enjoy !! Have a great time .

View is limited on the side balconies, even in the first row. From the central segments of the higher balconies you can see nicely into the orchestra pit (helpful, if the staging is so unbearable, that don't like to look at the stages). The acoustics are good everywhere with one exception: in the parquet, starting approx. from row 12, you may hear the orchestra on the outermost left and right seats (the two or three ones under the balcony) twice, because the orchestral sound creeps along the wall as a faint echo. So on the rightmost seats you sometimes are wondering whether the timpanist is sitting right next to you. ;) Enjoy your visit!

For the Munich National Theater, I prefer to sit in the main section (orchestra level) maybe no closer than 5 rows from the pit. That gives you a good perspective on the whole stage.

As someone mentioned above, the first balcony level can be pretty nice and provide you with a few of the orchestra pit. I liked that production of BALLO, easy on the eyes (a blue lighting scheme) but certainly unconventional.

If you've not been before, one thing to keep in mind is that the orchestra level seating is continental. Meaning, each row is one long line of seats with no aisle breaks. You enter from either the extreme right or left side of the auditorium. If you're in the middle, best to get to your seat before the rush as otherwise you'll be climbing over people to get to your seat.