<p>^What sort of style?</p>
<p>And does anyone know anything about the Wedding Singer? That's the 2nd show we'er seeing.</p>
<p>A lot of Gospel with great harmonies!</p>
<p>be<em>a</em>star, The Wedding Singer doesn't start performances until the end of March but from what I've heard, they're still reworking and tweaking because of problems. They've cancelled some of the initial preview matinees as a result. Hopefully, it wasn't one of those that you were scheduled to go to.</p>
<p>Nope. I'll be there the 2nd week of April. We're seeing it on the 10th, and Color Purple is the 12th. Spamalot (if we can get tickets) or Drowsy Chaperone will be the 11th. I'm so excited! It'll be my first time for Broadway!</p>
<p>Brag on behalf of my old company back home - I came home for the weekend to see the final night of a competition they were in, and they've made it through to the national finals of the competition. :D
Super duper proud of them :) Another cast have got through to divisional finals of another competition with a play by my fave playwright, so doubly proud!</p>
<p>I bought the tickets Friday, so now I get to brag. I will be seeing Sutton Foster in The Drowsy Chaperone on April 11th, and I will be sitting in the seat just right of center in the 11th row of the orchestra. And the tickets were only like $72.53 or something like that, including all theatre fees. I'm so excited!</p>
<p>DROWSY CHAPERPONE IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>I saw the out of town tryout in LA for my 18th birthday, and it was the best show I have ever seen. It is well worth it. I have never laughed so hard in my life. Sutton and the cast (especially drowsy chaperone Beth Leveal) will not dissapoint!</p>
<p>The Drowsy Chaperone is playin in CA, right? Are they moving it to NY anytime soon?</p>
<p>lynn, the CA run is over and previews begin in NYC on April 3. Chaperone is a fun play. I saw it years ago in the original Toronto productions, both Fringe and Mirvish. I'm anxious to see it again after all these years and I hope that this Canadian gem does well on Broadway.</p>
<p>I hope so too! We LOVE Sutton!!!!</p>
<p>Combining the topics of bragging (!) and rush/cheap tickets - we saw 16 shows over the two week Christmas break - most of them for about 25.00! Most were student rush or standing room tix - and some general rush (Color Purple - which we loved - and saw twice!) - we did get some tickets at the TKTS booth - but that line is such a drag (especially if it's cold out...)</p>
<p>Do check out the Talkin' Broadway site for current rush/discount ticket info.</p>
<p>For student rush, just bring your student ID (high school and even middle school IDs are fine) - most often you get two tickets per ID - most of the theatres that do student rush sell the tickets when the box office opens but some are two hours prior to curtain. Altar Boyz at the Dodger Stages does student rush and it is a really fun show! The Producers also does student rush for their obstructed view seats (first two rows orchestra - but way on the side - still got great views of Hunter Foster and Jai Rodriguez!)</p>
<p>Spamalot sells standing room tix every morning when the box office opens - get in line early (like 8:00 a.m. - bring coffee and the paper!). The standing room spots are pretty nice - you lean on an upholstered velvet railing - the view is a bit obstructed due to the balcony overhang - but for 25.00 it's a deal!</p>
<p>We even got lucky and won some lottery tix - to Ave Q and Spelling Bee! </p>
<p>Have fun (and save some money!) you Broadway-bound folks!</p>
<p>Kind of a tangent, but since I've never been to Broadway, what exactly are the dressing customs nowadays. Like how nice should I look when going to the theatre in NYC?</p>
<p>And also, if anyone can tell me, what's the weather generally like there in April?</p>
<p>I smiled at your question... We have seen people dressed in clothes that look like they are pajamas and people (mainly out of towners I would guess) who have been dressed quite well. Once we sat next to someone who took her shoes off. This was really the worst, in my mind.
In the winter, when we have barely taken off our coats anyway, we have worn nice jeans and a nice sweater at times. In the spring, I would say a nice skirt, nice slacks, is good. </p>
<p>I would say you should dress neatly, but don't worry about being dressy. Older guys tend to wear ties; the younger crowd, rarely.</p>
<p>be<em>a</em>star,</p>
<p>Are you coming during Easter week? After living in NYC and environs my entire life, I can tell you be prepared for any weather. Check the internet a day or two before so you know what to expect. April can range from very chilly, rainy and windy (40's) to absolutely perfect spring sunshine(65-75). I remember one Easter Sunday that it SNOWED during the Easter parade!!</p>
<p>My suggestion (seeing you are from CA) is pack as if you were spending a few days in San Francisco during April. A jean jacket for day, one nicer blazer, sweater or nicer London-fog type raincoat for evening. Throw in a variety of things,try to pack light and save room in your suitcase for great shopping purchases :)! </p>
<p>As for theatre dresscode, (sigh) no one dresses for the theatre anymore-- except tourists. It's true. I can alway tell the out of towners in the crowd. They're the ones wearing sequins and chiffon. Native NYers only dress like that for the Opera or Ballet. I like to wear something that would appropriate for going out to dinner. Many teens wear jean, jeans, jeans. I've even seen shorts.</p>
<p>Oh.......and please pack your most comfy shoes/sandals. NY streets are really hard on the feet.</p>
<p>Have a blast.</p>
<p>How's the weather supposed to be in NY THIS weekend? My d is coming with her choir group and she's used to wearing tank tops . . . .</p>
<p>High of 44 F, chance of snow or partly cloudy. Better take a winter coat to put over that tank top!! :-)</p>
<p>When I was growing up, and my parents would take me to NYC to see a show, I remember my mom making me dress up (like dressiest clothes). I recall thinking at the time, but people LIVE here, and they can't possibly dress up every day. She would want me to dress up to go to NY, not just talking of seeing shows even. I chuckle at this recollection as my D now lives in NYC and surely does not dress up every day. By the way, my mother grew up in Manhattan! Anyway, like others said, you see all sorts of dress at the theater these days from very dressy to extremely casual. When I have taken my kids to a Broadway show (before college), they would wear nice clothes, not jeans but not super duper dressy. Now that my kid is in college and sees a bunch of shows in NYC, I have no idea if she bothers to wear nicer clothing or her usual gear. </p>
<p>As far as tank tops in NYC.....kids wear those all year round but you definitely need a jacket! However, the weather can vary at this time of year. I think in the past two weeks, my D has worn a down jacket but also she remarked a week ago that it was so warm out she was just wearing a tank top (that was unusual) with no coat and it may have gone into the 60's. I think this week calls for highs in the 40's in NYC which means a fall jacket but not necessarily heavy winter coat. But as most teens do, under that jacket is likely a tank top for once they are inside.</p>
<p>It's cold and windy today in NY. About 10 days ago it hit record 70's. There is a possiblilty of some snow this upcomong week, I think.</p>
<p>For the West End, I normally wear smart trousers and a top. The last couple of times I've been to the theatre though, I wore comfortable clothes, like jeans and my college rugby shirt. Admittedly though, I was queuing for two hours in the freezing cold to get free tickets (for this theatre, their previews are free) so dressy wasn't really the option - stealing the boyfriend's scruffiest (but warmest) jacket was!</p>
<p>Snow! That would be great for my d and her friends! They are going to see Wicked as part of the package plan (my d would rather see a show she hasn't already seen 3 times, but that's the way it is and she might get to see at least one other show of her choosing) and they plan to all dress up in cocktail dresses (girls) and nice shirts and ties (boys) for that as part of the fun. They already did the green and black thing here in LA. I will make sure she brings a warm coat and a scarf as 40 there is going to feel like 20 to her.</p>