stalls
n. countablen. the seats on the ground floor of a theater or cinema, usually closest to the stage. In a market, this word also describes the small tables or stands where people sell things.
n. the ground-floor seating area in a theater, typically located nearest to the stage. In a commercial context, refers to individual stands or booths in a market or trade fair.
We booked two seats in the stalls for the musical.
The local market is famous for its food stalls, which sell everything from fresh bread to spicy street food.
While the balcony offers a broader view of the choreography, sitting in the stalls provides a more intimate connection with the actors' facial expressions and vocal nuances.
Plural form is standard when referring to theater seating; singular is common for market stands.