Can you see the stage if you are seated in the pit section or is it too close?

Well there is definitely a sweeter spot a ways back in center... But if you want to see a much more intimate show... Near front is another take on the same show... Also depends on show too... Juke box musicals can be too intense in volume close up... Unless you are into the finer dace techniques... So.. hope that helps

I say Jeff's answer is definitely useful :)