Lee - most of the hot Broadway shows have adopted the VIP pricing idea. The best seats go for $250/ticket. For Jersey Boys, the VIP area is most of the center orchestra section. The rest are in the $100 area.
I booked tickets for Jersey Boys in December. I had to go as far out as August to get decent seats & not pay the VIP pricing. Frustrating, isn't it?
For what it's worth, I also loved Avenue Q. I still laugh just thinking about it.
Cheers, Anne