How "dressed up" should we be for a Broadway Show?
Apr 25th, 2008, 02:10 PM
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We haven't been to a show in a few years, but when we were there, the dress was all over the place - from jeans and tennis shoes - to a few very fancy dresses. If you're comfortable in nice casual, that's what I'd wear.
Apr 25th, 2008, 02:19 PM
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It's true that anything goes dresswise, and I rarely see coats and ties, but I have to ask -- you're willing to spend a couple hundred dollars just to say "you did"? Do you really not care about seeing one?
Apr 25th, 2008, 02:40 PM
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Thank you all. With the luggage restrictions, I need to keep it to a minimum. IF we go to a show, just for 321go, we'll try to look nice 
NeoPatrick, yes, just to say "I did" IF I get a good deal.
NeoPatrick, yes, just to say "I did" IF I get a good deal.
Apr 25th, 2008, 02:41 PM
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People dress for where they're going before and after the theater. If you don't much care about seeing a show, I agree, either save the money or maybe consider spending it on some live music venue.
Apr 25th, 2008, 04:14 PM
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Well, an EXTREMELY good deal is still going to be over $100 for the two of you. If you really don't care about seeing a Broadway show, I suggest you walk by a couple theatres after shows, pick up a couple of discarded programs and "pretend" you went.
Apr 27th, 2008, 07:14 PM
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When I moved to NYC, I was surprised at how casual people dress here, even at the theater. Like people have said, you'll see everything from shorts to suits and everything in between. So dress for comfort and your own personal taste. But keep in mind the AC will be on. I saw Wicked last week (we won the $25 front-row center ticket lottery!), and it got pretty chilly. So if you visit in summer, keep that in mind and bring a layer to put on inside.
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Apr 27th, 2008, 08:46 PM
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We want to take our kids (well, teens) to NYC next year sometime and see some shows. NOT looking forward to the cost.
We got pretty decent prices in London a few years ago to see The Lion King, but I recall all too fondly my trip to NYC years ago....where I saw 8 shows in 7 days!!!! Even got to go backstage at Cats because a friend's husband was playing Macavity. It was great!!!!
We got pretty decent prices in London a few years ago to see The Lion King, but I recall all too fondly my trip to NYC years ago....where I saw 8 shows in 7 days!!!! Even got to go backstage at Cats because a friend's husband was playing Macavity. It was great!!!!
Apr 30th, 2008, 09:40 AM
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Just saw Wicked last weekend (Saturday night) and I'd estimate that 20% of the people were wearing jeans. I was wearing a sundress and felt a little too dressed up. It's kind of sad to me that people just don't seem to dress up for anything any more.
May 11th, 2008, 07:23 PM
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I think the trend in the US, even in Europe, is dressing "down." Even at the Opera Bastille in Paris in the top priced seats, I saw people in casual clothes. There were also some elegantly clad people as well.
We had fretted over it and I ended up taking a suit. When we sat next to a French gentleman clad in a very formal black tee-shirt and black trousers, I decided that people could wear whatever would not get them arrested.
We had fretted over it and I ended up taking a suit. When we sat next to a French gentleman clad in a very formal black tee-shirt and black trousers, I decided that people could wear whatever would not get them arrested.
May 11th, 2008, 07:48 PM
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I dressed up for me on Broadway, which was black slacks a sweater set, and a wool coat (it was November). Oh, and dressy "comfort" low heeled shoes. I'd say I was somewhere in the middle of the crowd, dressed up wise. It was a Friday evening if that means anything.
May 13th, 2008, 07:35 AM
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I always feel like you dress for the experience... if it's a special night to you, then why not dress up and treat it as such?
But as I imagine you're looking to save space in the suitcase, you'll be fine in just about any attire.
But as I imagine you're looking to save space in the suitcase, you'll be fine in just about any attire.
