The Kravis Center and its main hall
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is the major performing arts center of Palm Beach County, at 701 Okeechobee Boulevard on the edge of downtown West Palm Beach. Its main room, the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. Concert Hall, usually shortened to Dreyfoos Hall, seats 2,195 and hosts the Kravis On Broadway touring series, orchestras, ballet, comedians and pop and jazz headliners. For a Broadway tour, the best seats are the center orchestra from about row E to row N and the first three rows of the grand tier; the best value is the front of the mezzanine.
The campus also includes the smaller Rinker Playhouse, a flexible black-box theater, Helen K. Persson Hall for recitals and cabaret, and the Cohen Pavilion, home to the Gimelstob Ballroom. When a ticket simply says "Kravis Center," check which room it names; most large touring shows play Dreyfoos Hall.
Dreyfoos Hall seating chart, tier by tier
The levels below follow the Kravis Center's own Kravis On Broadway chart. From the stage back and up, the hall has six seating areas, with boxes stepping along both side walls.
Orchestra
The main floor. A few rows lettered DD, EE and FF sit in front of row A when the orchestra pit is covered, then rows run A through Y. The Broadway series prices rows A–N as its top tier and rows O–Y one level lower.
Grand tier
A short raised section directly behind the orchestra, rows A–G, with grand tier boxes on each side. Rows A–C are priced with the best orchestra seats.
Loge
The first true balcony-style tier, rising above the grand tier, with loge boxes along the walls.
Mezzanine
The large middle tier, with its own side boxes. It is one of the largest seating blocks in the hall.
Front and rear balcony
The top tiers. On the Broadway chart, balcony rows F–J form one price level and rows K–L the last.
Premium seats
For many performances, the Kravis Center sells premium seating in the front orchestra (rows AA–E) and in the aisle-adjacent seats of rows F–N, with complimentary champagne before select shows. The center notes that its online maps show approximate locations only.
Best seats for Broadway tours, concerts and ballet
Broadway and touring musicals
The center orchestra from about row E back to row N is the ideal distance: close enough for faces, far enough to take in the whole set without turning your head. The first few rows (DD–FF and A–C) are thrilling for a star turn but put you below the stage line, so dancers' feet and the downstage floor can disappear. Grand tier rows A–C are an excellent alternative, raised just enough to see choreography patterns and priced with the front orchestra for that reason.
Orchestras and ballet
For symphonic concerts, the sound blends best a little farther back: rear orchestra, grand tier and the front of the loge. For ballet, height helps, and the grand tier and loge show the full stage floor and the patterns of the corps.
Value and seats to think about
- Front mezzanine: the strongest value in the hall for big musicals, centered and above the heads in front.
- Side boxes: good legroom and privacy, but the angle cuts off part of the stage on the near side.
- Rear balcony (rows K–L): the lowest-cost seats and a long way back; fine for a concert, weak for a dialogue-heavy play.
- Far-side orchestra seats in the front rows: the sharpest angle in the house.
When demand runs high
Palm Beach County's busiest arts calendar runs through the winter months, and the Kravis On Broadway series and visiting orchestras are scheduled heavily from fall through spring. Series subscribers typically get first choice of seats, so single tickets for the biggest touring musicals often go to the resale market early, especially for weekend evenings and holiday weeks. Weekday evenings and matinees are usually the easiest dates to find, and the higher tiers sell last.
Parking, arrival and getting there
The Kravis Center has an on-site garage and valet parking. As of October 2, 2025, self-parking became paid; you pay on arrival through the ParkMobile app or at kiosks in the garage, and the center says parking bought through third-party sites is not honored. Check the center's parking page for current rates and garage details.
The center is close to I-95 and Florida's Turnpike via Okeechobee Boulevard, and it sits a short distance from downtown West Palm Beach restaurants and hotels. Okeechobee Boulevard is a main artery into downtown, so allow extra time on weekend nights in season. Some shows hold latecomers in the lobby until a suitable break, which makes a generous arrival window worth planning.
Bag size, security and house rules
As of the center's most recent posted policy, bags may not exceed 12 by 6 by 12 inches; larger bags must go back to your car. Medically necessary items may be allowed after inspection. The Kravis Center uses enhanced security screening, so arrive early and carry as little as possible.
- Food and drink: no outside food or beverages in any venue.
- Strollers: not allowed, under the fire code.
- Latecomers: may be held in the lobby until staff can seat them.
Rules can change by performance, so review the security information page before you go.
From Connie Mack Field to Dreyfoos Hall
The center grew out of the Palm Beach County Council of the Arts, which Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. created in 1978. In 1986, friends of philanthropist Raymond F. Kravis raised a founding gift in his honor, and construction began on the site of Connie Mack Field, the former spring training ballpark. The center opened with a gala in September 1992 featuring Ella Fitzgerald, Burt Reynolds and Lily Tomlin, and Dreyfoos Hall's season followed that fall.
The Rinker Playhouse opened in 1994 and the Cohen Pavilion in 2003. In 2016, the Kravis Center became the first performing arts center in the world to install a custom-designed digital organ, funded by Dreyfoos. Since 2018, the hall has also hosted the Dream Awards, the center's high school musical theater awards. More history is on the Kravis Center's Wikipedia entry.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats are in the Kravis Center's Dreyfoos Hall?
Dreyfoos Hall seats 2,195 across the orchestra, grand tier, loge, mezzanine and front and rear balcony.
What are the best seats at the Kravis Center for a Broadway show?
Center orchestra from about row E to row N, or grand tier rows A-C. The front mezzanine is the best value for large musicals.
Is the mezzanine at the Kravis Center a good seat?
Yes, especially its front rows. The mezzanine sits above the loge with a centered, elevated view of the full stage, at a lower price than the orchestra and grand tier.
Does the Kravis Center charge for parking?
Yes. Since October 2, 2025, the on-site garage is paid self-parking, payable on arrival through ParkMobile or garage kiosks. Valet is also offered.
What size bag can I bring to the Kravis Center?
Bags may not exceed 12 by 6 by 12 inches under the center's posted policy, and larger bags must return to your car. Check the security page before you go.
What is the difference between the grand tier and the loge?
The grand tier is a short raised section, rows A-G, directly behind the orchestra. The loge is the next tier up, higher and slightly farther from the stage, with boxes along its sides.