Here's an idea of what you are getting for your money when you are buying a ticket. Showman Inc. The Aladdin was built in 1927 as a movie theater. Expect more leg room between seats, but the bathrooms leave much to be desired. Because seats are far from the stage you, might want to sit as close as you can get.
Many people find the balcony sound and sightlines superior to the floor.
The Oregon Symphony, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland Community Concert Association, Whitebird modern dance, various lecture series. The Schnitz is a beautiful auditorium. The balconies give you a feeling of flying because they are pitched so steeply. There is little leg room between seats. No bathrooms on the first floor.