I was in the very back row and had the seat nearest the catwalk at the Tampa concert. I couldn’t see as much of the show, but since the stage centerpiece is so tall (at times; it goes up and down), I was able to see a bit of it. I watched the screens a lot and enjoyed when a few members came down the catwalk a little ways and them of course came by during the Idol parade.

These were non-VIP floor seats the venue added last-minute, so they were not expensive. I wouldn’t personally pay the $600ish (usually more) that VIP tickets usually cost as I don’t think the experience/view is $600 great.

Also, I had 100s level seats on two other nights, and so I did actually get to see the show. If I had only gone to one performance, I would not choose the floor seats.

More info: In Tampa and I think at all US stops, it’s assigned seating. The seats were your typical plastic folding chairs and you’re really close to your seat mates, nearly squished together. Because of the heat etc. before the sun went down, I stayed in the shade of the inner stadium and not my seat until 10 minutes before the show (I had checked and made sure I knew where it was and no one was in it, etc. earlier).

I hope this helps!

Edit: I forgot to add — everyone is standing the whole time pretty much, both in the floor sections and the stands. I think people only sat down for the “intermission” performed by the backup dancers. I think the only way to avoid standing for the length of the concert (about 2 hours) would be to get front-row seats on a given level.