Broadway Critics - A Question
Broadway Critics - A Question
#1Broadway Critics - A Question
Posted: 11/3/17 at 12:20pm
Hey, all!
Quick question: When is it likely that Broadway theatre critics attend performances? I know that it's not like decades ago when they'd "make the deadline" to be printed. Just curious as to when exactly a show would be "critic-ready" and considered "frozen" before opening.
OhHiii
Broadway Star Joined: 4/30/16
#2Broadway Critics - A Question
Posted: 11/3/17 at 12:24pm
They generally see the show in the last week of previews prior to the official opening. I think the last one to break this model was The Front Page last season when Scott Rudin forced critics to see it Opening Night for the first time.
Updated On: 11/3/17 at 12:24 PM
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#4Broadway Critics - A Question
Posted: 11/3/17 at 3:46pm
The last week of previews
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AGussBway
Chorus Member Joined: 10/12/17
#5Broadway Critics - A Question
Posted: 11/4/17 at 11:16am
In the last week of previews, there are normally a few nights that are "press nights"... often filled with critics and friends/family of the producers to pad the audience with people who will clap/laugh/react, etc.
