Broadway Matinee vs. Evening Quality
 

Hello, I don't know much about broadway musicals so I was wondering if there was a difference in the quality at all between a matinee and an evening show. I have a choice between Friday night and Sunday afternoon with roughly the same seat options. Sunday afternoon is slightly more convenient, but I didn't know if the show would be any different at this time (ie...are understudies more likely, etc). I'm planning on seeing sweeney todd. Thanks in advance for the help, I appreciate it.

Same show, same performers. Chances are slim that the stars wouldn't appear either time.

I am not sure of the content of sweeny todd, but matinees tend to have more children in the audiences. Other than that, the performance should be the same.

Alright thanks a lot, I appreciate the reassurance. Have a good night!

Because of the nature of the show, there are very, very few (if any) children in attendance at any performance! It's just not the type of show one brings a child to!

My experience has been that you're more likely to get understudies on a Wed. or Sat. matinee since there is also an evening performance on those nights. But given that the Sun. matinee is the only performance that day (or at least I think it is), it shouldn't be a problem. Also, sometimes the understudies are very good.

Thanks Howard. I did not know the show. I have only heard of it, but couldn't remember what it was about. I have kids (young teens) and we have preferred the matinee times. I usually have seen more kids at those performances, but I guess that is not an issue with this show.

Same show, same quality. I agree with Howard that you are unlikely to see kids at Sweeney Todd given its subject matter. My only problem with the matinee is that for "dark" shows like Sweeney Todd, I'd prefer to see them in the evening.