front row

Noun

 * 1) In an auditorium or sports venue, the line of side-by-side seats closest to the stage, playing field, or other location where the activity of interest is occurring.
 * 2)  The row of players who participate in a scrum with direct contact with the opposing scrum.
 * 3)  The forefront; a situation where one is exposed to the latest developments.
 * 1)  The forefront; a situation where one is exposed to the latest developments.

Derived terms

 * in the front row