2006-08-15 04:31:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes, you can go anyway you want. Broadway shows are very touristy events and therefore, casualwear is the norm. However, there are some (few) that do have some kind of more formal dress reqs, but they tell you before hand.
2006-08-15 04:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by Kookoo Bananas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're seeing a matinee (daytime performance), casual dress like jeans is more acceptable. If you're attending an evening performance, you may want to dress it up a bit more than jeans - even casual slacks and a sportshirt would be better than blue jeans.
It's not a hard rule, consider what you have planned before and after the show when deciding.
2006-08-15 12:10:31 · answer #2 · answered by nyboxers73 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not? You're in the audience, not on stage. That stuff you see in movies with guys in tuxedos and top hats is only for major opening nights. And even then, they don't wear top hats to the theater anymore. I saw the opening night production of the musical version of "The Producers" in Chicago and Mel Brooks himself was in the audience ans he was just wearing some corduroy jacket, a shirt without a tie and some plain old pants. And he WROTE the darn thing. Jeans are fine.
2006-08-15 11:37:15 · answer #3 · answered by bodinibold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot depends on the broadway play but I don't think that it is the norm unless your wearing expensive designer jeans that are recognized as same
2006-08-15 11:45:44 · answer #4 · answered by dmxdragon2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, but you'd show more class if you wore a nice pair of dress pants & shirt (tie optional)! If you're taking a date, I'm sure she'll dress nicely.......if your attending with a crowd, find out what they're wearing! Although anything goes today, remember it's not a rock concert! But do look your best no matter what you wear! Enjoy!
2006-08-15 13:46:58 · answer #5 · answered by Ronique 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the show is a matinee, then jeans are acceptable. If it is at 8:00 at night, you should dress more formally.
2006-08-15 11:38:10 · answer #6 · answered by k_rock111 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that wearing a suit often creates more adverse attention than wearing jeans. I therefore usually wear a suit!!
2006-08-18 23:33:10 · answer #7 · answered by weewilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen people wearing anything from tuxedos to shorts. Jeans will be fine.
2006-08-15 11:36:06 · answer #8 · answered by uofscman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Broadway is tourist central. You can dress up or down and still be acceptable. Don't fret about it.
2006-08-15 11:36:43 · answer #9 · answered by Lauren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i saw phantom of the opera. wearing jeans and such. it was cold outside too....
have fun. you'll love going to broadway
2006-08-15 11:36:44 · answer #10 · answered by digital genius 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋