I bought tickets for me and my partner to see Phantom of the Opera down in NYC for the holidays. I have no idea what to wear to a theatre show. A dress? Slacks and a nice shirt? What should he wear?
2006-11-29 12:50:33 · 13 answers · asked by Twistedsheets 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
My husband and I usually dress up a little when we go to theatrical events. For us, that means a little dressier than Sunday clothes. I'll wear a simple, but elegant black dress, and he'll wear dark pants, a sport coat, and a tie. We could probably go a bit more casual, but I love any excuse to get a great new dress!
2006-11-29 14:36:54 · answer #1 · answered by philyra2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(i just saw that show!) I agree with wearing more than the dress...it does get cold in the theatres. I've seen people in evening dresses at a show, but mostly casual wear is the norm. (the idea being people will be watcing the actors, not the audience.) Bring a sweater, or a long sleeved button-down shirt. I would also skip on the flops. The show is in Times Square, and not only will you be walking a lot (and fast if you don't want to piss people off), but your feet will start sliding around and get FILTHY (I speak from experience!) Try a sturdier pair of sandals.
2016-05-23 03:39:23 · answer #2 · answered by Susan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice dressy pant suit type causual yet elegant in a dress down look and keep it simple yet you might wear a coat trimed in fake fur as real fur is out , as the weather is cold and high boots are a fashion statement this year for sure if you decide to wear a skirt,,,,He should wear dress slacks and by all mean black socks I hate to see white socks,,,You should look as if you came together and blend and have a great time,
2006-11-29 13:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go to the Theater all of the time in NYC.....Have seen the Phantom 3 times.
Wear a long Black Dress, a trace of Make up....Gold Hoop Earrings....You will look stunning.
Sing For me.....A line from the Phantom.
Have a great time.
2006-11-29 13:05:35 · answer #4 · answered by Mav 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not too formal...not to casual. Let's say business casual. Nice shirt or skirt, a dress is fine as long as it's not a prom dress or a gown. A male should wear dressy pants (dockers or kahkis or anything but jeans. Actually, you could wear anything and you would still be admitted but you paid for a nice night out so do it up.
2006-11-29 12:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by Tony M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dress comfortably in layers. Slacks and a nice shirt with a dress sweater would be good (and comfortable shoes). The times I have gone to NYC I have worn a women's dress suit and nice flats.
2006-11-29 12:52:49 · answer #6 · answered by bluebettalady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You arent seeing "Cats", You are seeing a real show. The appropriate dress for a Broadway musical, for a man is a suit and tie, and for a woman, is the kind of dress you would typically wear to a semi formal event, like a wedding or event with a date in a suit. It is not uncommon for men to dress in tuxes and women to wear gowns, btu it's not necessary to be that formal.
have fun
2006-11-29 13:09:18 · answer #7 · answered by dsnysshdw2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should dress up for the occasion, as you should when attending any theatre event, unless it's fringe theatre, etc. Just because other people may be low-class in their attitude in attending live theatre doesn't mean you should be. Dress NYC fine, not Omaha casual.
2006-11-29 16:12:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anymore, these days, it really doesn't matter. We were in NY, bought tickets in Times Square and went to see "Cats" dressed the way we were....jeans, sneaks and T-shirts.
So, dress any comfortable way!!
2006-11-29 12:58:50 · answer #9 · answered by femcon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
black and white shirt and pants or dress, and i think he should wear a nice tux.
2006-11-29 12:55:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋