Is it better to sit further back in the Orch. seating or closer in the Mezz at the Pantages Theatre

My family will be seeing Wicked at the Pantages in Hollywood next month and my seating options for the 3 of us are...

Orchestra LC, Row TT, Seats 312-314 on the outside aisle or Mezzanine LC, Row E, Seats 311 - 313 on the outside aisle.

For those of you familiar with the Pantages Theatre, what would be the preferred seating? I would appreciate any and all advice regarding the theatre. Any tips on hotels, restaurants and parking would be very helpful as well. Thank you.

Is it better to sit further back in the Orch. seating or closer in the Mezz at the Pantages Theatre in L.A.?classical music

I always opt for mezzanine seating versus orchestra. However, I have not been to the Pantages.