Originally Posted By RangerPooh My friends recently purchased tickets to the :Lion King for its stop in Spokane, Wa on the US Tour. We were talking and cant figure out what appropriate clothes would be. They normaly dress nice for live theater...Anywho, is this a jeans show, khakis show, or a put on the suit show? Thanks!
Originally Posted By ToonKirby Well, I've seen people going to the theater in shorts and sandals, so who knows nowadays. I would say though, in general, to wear what you would wear to church or some time of event like a school graduation. Something comfortable, not necessarily "dressy" -- unless you want to take the opportunity to dress up, in which case, you wouldn't look out of place.
Originally Posted By goldenstate5 ...why do people feel the need to dress up to a Broadway show? I mean, c'mon, do we dress up to go to the movies anymore?! I just can't understand why we've kept up these traditions...it's just like going to a really, really expensive movie...
Originally Posted By cstephens goldenstate5 wrote: > I just can't understand why we've kept up these traditions...it's just like going to a really, really expensive movie... I would seriously disagree with that last comment. I've seen all different manner of dress at the various shows we've gone to. We mostly dress up for shows because we usually go out to a nice restaurant beforehand. I think the nicer attire also keeps people a bit more in check. If you talk or are disruptive in a movie theatre, you're annoying the other patrons, but you're not going to distract the people on the screen. /cs
Originally Posted By blake22 >>>...why do people feel the need to dress up to a Broadway show? I mean, c'mon, do we dress up to go to the movies anymore?!<<< Prime example of what's wrong w/ our country; lazy, casual & disrespectful! I'm sorry to be so blunt but I have to be honest. Go to the West End & look around at theatregoers. There not in shorts & sandals, only in America would someone think that's acceptable attire for theatre. Unfortanetly most people feel it's ok to dress down when they go to see touring productions of shows but I think that's pretty tacky. I mean you don't have to come in w/ an expensive suit or dress but at least make an effort. RangerPooh, go ahead & go all out! Put on your suit or at least business casual attire. You're going to watch theatre not to the local theme park.
Originally Posted By Elderp I went to the Lion King and wore a suit but then again I was on a date at the time.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 For a matinee I think it's ok to wear a nice pair of jeans with a sweater or blouse and blazer, same for men. Just no tennis shoes. For an evening performance, I believe in at least wearing slacks with a pretty blouse for women, slacks & nice shirt for men. No tennis shoes, flip flops or casual wear. Course, I'd never judge someone for not dressing up. Here in SF, we run the gamut. It's just what I prefer, yes, it's tradition and I think it shows a bit of respect to the performers.
Originally Posted By tapdancemom >>It's just what I prefer, yes, it's tradition and I think it shows a bit of respect to the performers.<< I agree, dressing in at least "nicer casual" just seems right. I just saw the Lion King in Portland on the 5th. It was a Wednesday evening performance. Most everyone was dressed that way or better. I wore black slacks, animal print blouse (dotted with a few rinestones) and black blazer. My daughter had on jeans and felt out of place and wished she had worn slacks instead. Enjoy the show RangerPooh, it was very good. Lots to see, don't be late and miss the opening.
Originally Posted By mickeymeg Lion Ling ... hehehe sorry I would use it as an oppertunity to dress up all fancy... I love to dress up now and then, its great fun. I might even wear my tiara.
Originally Posted By Labuda Lisann nailed it IMO. When Eric & I go see The Lion King (YAY!) next April, I'll be wearing khakis & he'll be wearing a pair of the slacks he wears to work. A polo for him, and one of my cute non t-shirt Disney shirts for me, I think.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo When Sarah and I go to the theatre, I tend to wear slacks and a button up shirt with a pair of Oxfords, Sarah tends to wear a dress, heels and a wrap. But we like to dress up for each other and have a romantic time together.
Originally Posted By Travaria When me and my friends went to Lion King for my birthday we went all out and dressed up nice formal dresses, but that was only because we thought it would be fun! I think that appropriate wear consists mostly of just non-jean pants and a non-t-shirt top.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I know I have heard the phrase "out of respect for the performers" and I kind-of feel that way myself a bit... but I wonder if performers really do care what audience members happen to be wearing. Any actors here care to comment?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo My dad is a pro drummer. When he plays in the pit, he feels better when people dress. It shows an appreciation.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Wow. I guess I am really old school. I would not think of attending live theatre of any caliber. . . from Broadway to local community theatre. . . in jeans or khakis. I almost always wear a dressy dress. If it's a really casual, small theatre, I might wear black slacks, a nice sweater or blouse, and heels. That said, I've attended quite a few live theatrical performances in Dallas over the years where the attire of the audience included everything from furs and serious jewelry to ratty cutoffs. I did a bunch of community and college theatre myself, and I liked the fact that most of our audience members dressed up a bit. (And it's also greatly appreciated by the actors when you refrain from eating, knitting, or falling asleep during a live performance, particularly when you're sitting in the first row or two. Yep. Seen all of those things happen more than once).
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Cellphones should be off, absolutely. It's not like you can answer it anyway. Besides, people lived for years without cellphones and went to the theater. If they could live without a call then, people can live without a call today.
Originally Posted By RangerPooh I think it would be rude if someone left their cell phone on during the show. Unfortunately I'll probably have mine on either silent or vibrate as it's only the second tikme the baby will be left with a sitter. But it's beyond rude when people begin talking on their cells during a movie or even class (it's done regularly).
Originally Posted By ToonKirby >Celphones - off or on vibrate.< I think in NYC there is actually a law against cel phones in theaters. A few years back, I went to see a show in a "black box" theater (basically a small room with the audience and stage on opposite sides ... very intimate theater) and some woman's cel phone went off and she actually answered it during the play and made no attempt to be quiet or to leave. The gall of some people.
