When I'm online trying to book a seat for a s how there is one row at the front that looks blacked out, but the seat behind that is seat 1. Is that a real row that's sold out or not a row at all? Thanks
The "blacked out" row you are seeing when booking for Mat Franco's show could indicate that the seats in that row are either unavailable, blocked for a specific reason, or not part of the seating arrangement for certain performances. It's possible that the row you're referring to is not sold out but might simply be unavailable for selection, which could happen for a number of reasons such as reserved seating for VIPs, production needs, or restricted access during certain shows.
However, it's also possible that the row in question is simply not an actual row at all in the layout, and what you’re seeing as “seat 1” might be the first available row directly behind it. In many theaters, the first row can sometimes be blocked off entirely for safety reasons, for camera equipment, or because of sightline issues that might affect the audience's view.
Here are a few possibilities:
If you’re concerned about booking, it’s a good idea to check with the box office or the online support for Mat Franco’s show to clarify whether that row is truly unavailable or just not displayed for certain reasons. They may be able to provide further insight into the seating layout for that specific performance.