Altria Theater Seating Chart
The Altria Theater is a historic Richmond hall on Monroe Park, built in 1927 with a distinctive Moorish facade. The 3,500-seat theater hosts Broadway tours, concerts, and the Richmond Symphony across an orchestra and two balconies under an ornate domed ceiling.
Sections at Altria Theater
Altria Theater's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.
- Orchestra — main floor, rows A-Z
- Dress Circle — front balcony
- Balcony — upper tier
- Box Seats — side boxes
- Gallery — top rows
- Accessible seating
Best seats at Altria Theater
Orchestra center rows G through R give the best balance of proximity and full-stage view for Broadway tours. The dress circle front rows are the prime balcony seats — close, elevated, and clear of the upper overhang.
Tips before you go
The Altria sits next to Monroe Park near VCU, with nearby garages and a short walk to the Fan District restaurants. Use the surrounding decks and street parking, and arrive early to admire the restored Moorish lobby before curtain.
How to read the Altria Theater seating chart
Altria Theater seats 3,565 on stacked levels facing the stage, so reading the chart means thinking in tiers rather than rings. The orchestra — the main floor — sits closest to the stage; above it the mezzanine and then the balcony step back and up, and box seats line the sides. Lower row letters are nearer the stage, center sections face it square on, and side sections trade a straight view for a lower price.
Three things decide a Altria Theater seat: how far from the stage you are, whether you sit center or off toward a side aisle, and which level you are on. For a theater this size, the value sweet spot is usually the front of the mezzanine at center — an unobstructed, elevated view of the whole stage without orchestra-row prices. Watch for overhang and any "partial view" note on your seat, and cross-check the official Altria Theater map before you buy.
Building a seating chart for an event at Altria Theater
Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the Richmond area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near Altria Theater, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at Altria Theater runs to 3,565 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.
Hosting a private event at Altria Theater?
Build your own seating chart for the event — banquet rounds for the dinner portion, theater rows for the program, whatever the format calls for. The Seat Chart App maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF to share with the venue's event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats does Altria Theater hold?
- Altria Theater has a capacity of 3,565 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.
- What are the best seats at Altria Theater?
- Orchestra center rows G through R give the best balance of proximity and full-stage view for Broadway tours. The dress circle front rows are the prime balcony seats — close, elevated, and clear of the upper overhang.
- What sections does Altria Theater have?
- Main sections include: Orchestra — main floor, rows A-Z; Dress Circle — front balcony; Balcony — upper tier. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Altria Theater located?
- Altria Theater is in Richmond, Virginia. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.
- How do I plan a private event at Altria Theater?
- For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.